Design Management Engineer

OCU Group; Stocksfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Stocksfield is seeking a skilled Design Management Engineer. This role involves developing cost-effective engineering solutions and managing design processes within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a strong civil engineering background, experience in large-scale projects, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting role in civil engineering and construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company vehicle

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering projects, particularly renewable energy.
• Familiarity with NEC3/4 and FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong technical knowledge to civil engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives.
• Monitor project progress and address risks.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Technical knowledge of civil engineering principles

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications

Education

HND, BEng, MEng in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About Us

RJ McLeod, an OCU Group Company, is one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, with extensive experience across renewable energy, highways, and marine infrastructure projects.

We deliver complex civil engineering solutions including highways improvements, port infrastructure, marine works, substations, underground power networks, battery storage facilities, grid stabilisation infrastructure, and wind farm developments. Our diverse portfolio spans critical national infrastructure projects across Scotland's transport and energy sectors.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Design Management Engineer to join our team. This role is well suited to someone with a strong civil engineering background and experience in managing design processes within design‑and‑build environments.

You will primarily be based at our Stocksfield office, with site visits as required. Working as part of our pre‑construction and tendering team, you will develop cost‑effective engineering solutions, coordinate the design process, and liaise with consulting engineers, public utilities, local authorities and statutory bodies such as the Environment Agency and Natural England. Your work will play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to define project objectives, scope and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators and take appropriate action to address risks or issues.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, stakeholders and statutory authorities.
• Implement and maintain quality management processes to ensure projects meet required standards and specifications.

Skills & Experience

• HND, BEng, MEng or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering projects, ideally within renewable energy infrastructure, highways or marine construction, with exposure to projects exceeding £10m in value.
• Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/4 and FIDIC contracts.
• Experience using MS Project or other planning/programming software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Support for continuous professional development.