Design Management Engineer
Design Management Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK? Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Design Management Engineer to join their Head Office team in Newcastle.
You’ll be a key member of the pre-construction team, responsible for leading design coordination, driving innovation, and ensuring practical, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering solutions are developed for major civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Leadership
Lead and manage the design process for complex civil engineering projects from concept through to tender and delivery.
Develop, review, and approve engineering designs, ensuring compliance with technical, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate and integrate design inputs from internal teams, consulting engineers, and external stakeholders.
Produce clear, accurate, and actionable design documentation to support tender submissions and project delivery.
Identify design risks, propose mitigation strategies, and provide technical solutions to ensure project success.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Act as the primary design liaison with clients, Public Utilities, Local Authorities, and statutory bodies.
Communicate design intent, progress, and challenges clearly to all stakeholders.
Build strong working relationships to facilitate collaboration and smooth project execution.
Project Coordination & Delivery Support
Provide technical input to support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
Support site teams through design clarifications, revisions, and on-site visits.
Monitor project deliverables to ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with client expectations.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering and design innovation.
Team Development & Innovation
Mentor junior engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
Encourage and implement innovative approaches, new technologies, and sustainable solutions within design and construction processes.
About You
Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng).
Proven experience in civil engineering design engineering for infrastructure projects.
Strong technical knowledge across roads, drainage, earthworks, and reinforced concrete.
Practical problem-solver with a proactive approach to design challenges.
Confident communicator capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Motivated to influence projects from early design through to delivery.
Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer
The opportunity to work with one of UK’s most respected civil engineering contractors on a wide range of high-profile projects.
A role where your technical expertise, leadership, and decisions will make a real impact.
Support for professional development and career progression.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you’re ready to combine engineering design with practical delivery and contribute to shaping UK’s infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Adam Rahma for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed) quoting J46350.
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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application