Design Manager – Embedded Role with Key Client

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager for an embedded role with one of our key clients, playing a critical role in the successful delivery of a major capital infrastructure programme.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Programme Engineering Manager, the Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing all design development activities across the project lifecycle. You will be accountable for ensuring that engineering design work packages are delivered to the agreed scope, quality, schedule, and cost, while providing strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to the engineering design teams.

TASKS

Key Responsibilities

• 👥 Lead multi-discipline engineering teams

• 🗂️ Deliver & manage technical design packages

• 📋 Review design substantiation & safety case docs

• 🛠️ Oversee design changes, EIMT schedules & concessions

• 🧠 Provide expert advice to internal/external stakeholders

• 📊 Lead working groups, meetings & contractor reviews

• 🏗️ Justify & review civil/structural design changes

• 📘 Check reports, calcs, and technical deliverables

• 🧪 Support ITA/IPR processes & technical assurance

• 🔄 Drive improvements in engineering processes

Essential

• 🎓 STEM Degree – Accredited degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

• 📅 12–15+ Years’ Experience – Proven background managing complex design development across full lifecycle

• ⚙️ Design & Safety – Strong knowledge of engineering design and safety practices

• 🧱 BIM Proficiency – Experienced in working within Building Information Modelling (BIM) environments

• 📊 Project Delivery – Skilled in specification, planning, budgeting, and technical project management

• 🛡️ H&S & Quality – Good understanding of CDM regulations, Principal Designer duties, and quality systems

• 💻 Digital Tools – Working knowledge of standard engineering software and office applications

• ⚓ Defence/Nuclear Experience – Design support for submarine construction, operation, or refit highly valued

⭐ Desirable

• 🧱 CS&A / EC&I Disciplines – Preferred, though experienced Mechanical Engineers also considered

• 🏅 Chartered Engineer – CEng status or working toward with a relevant professional institution

• 🏗️ High-Risk Environment Experience – Especially HMNB Clyde or similar nuclear/defence sites

• ⚠️ Safety Case Skills – Familiarity with HAZID, HAZOP, and other hazard identification techniques

• ☢️ Nuclear Sector Knowledge – Experience with UK/US nuclear codes, standards, and safety regulations

Additional information

Permanent Staff or Umbrella Contractor role

📍 Location: Glasgow City Centre – Client offices
🏡 Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days/week in Client office

🔒 Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance to start.  To gain this you  will be required to be a Sole UK national,  

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