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Job No. BBUK21524
Regional Civils
Design Engineering
At Balfour Beatty, we’re delivering the infrastructure that will help power the UK’s future. As we continue to support the development of critical energy infrastructure, we’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our Regional Civils Design & Engineering team, supporting projects across the Energy and Power Transmission sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering major energy infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on high-voltage transmission and distribution works. You’ll lead the management, coordination and assurance of multidisciplinary design, working closely with colleagues, clients, consultants and supply chain partners to ensure designs are safe, compliant, buildable and delivered to the highest standards.
From early-stage work winning and feasibility through to detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover, you’ll have the opportunity to influence projects at every stage, helping shape effective engineering solutions that support the UK’s energy transition
As a Design Manager you will:
Support work winning, feasibility studies and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), providing technical expertise and identifying opportunities to improve design efficiency, value and buildability.
Manage the design process from concept development and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover.
Coordinate interfaces across civil, structural, building, geotechnical, drainage, utilities and temporary works disciplines, alongside mechanical and electrical requirements.
Work collaboratively with clients, designers, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure design deliverables meet project needs.
You will have the following:
Proven experience in a Design Manager or similar design leadership role within civil engineering, infrastructure or the energy sector.
Experience working on major infrastructure projects, ideally within high-voltage transmission and distribution, substations, grid connections or related energy infrastructure.
A strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination, design assurance and technical governance.
Experience managing design development from early contractor involvement and feasibility through to construction and handover.
Knowledge of relevant civil, structural and infrastructure engineering disciplines, including their interfaces with mechanical and electrical systems.
The ability to identify design risks, challenge proposals constructively and develop practical, buildable solutions.
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.
We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com
