Southern Regional Design Manager — Buildability & VE Lead

The Design Project; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive construction contractor is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of major construction projects in the Southern Region. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in design management, a solid civil engineering background, and strong capabilities in value engineering. This role requires excellent collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality, efficient design solutions. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development Support

Company Car or Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years in design management or civil engineering.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary design and build projects.
• Site operations or design consultancy background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery for major projects in the Southern Region.
• Engage with internal teams and suppliers for value engineering.
• Conduct buildability reviews and implement design modifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality assurance.

Skills

Civil Engineering Proficiency

Design Management

Value Engineering

Project Delivery Leadership

Buildability Assessment

Commercial Acumen

Collaboration & Communication

Risk Management

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering subject

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

A progressive construction contractor is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of major construction projects in the Southern Region. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in design management, a solid civil engineering background, and strong capabilities in value engineering. This role requires excellent collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality, efficient design solutions. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.