Design Manager

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a major programme of energy infrastructure projects in South Wales.This is a long-term contract opportunity working within a high-profile portfolio, focusing on the coordination and management of multidisciplinary design teams across complex engineering schemes.Your new roleAs Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from early contractor involvement through to project delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring that all design outputs align with programme, cost, and technical requirements.Key responsibilities will include:Managing the design process from bid stage through to construction deliveryCoordinating multidisciplinary design teams, including external consultantsEnsuring compliance with CDM regulations, RIBA stages, and relevant legislationReviewing and assuring design outputs for quality, compliance, and completenessManaging design reviews and supporting change control processesAligning design delivery with programme milestones and commercial objectivesLiaising with internal stakeholders including commercial, delivery, and project teamsWhat you'll need to succeedProven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure or energy projectsStrong background managing multidisciplinary design packagesExperience within the UK energy sector, ideally on substation or transmission projectsWorking knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contractsExperience of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) delivery modelsAbility to manage external design consultancies and stakeholder interfacesWhat you'll get in returnLong-term contract through to late 2027Competitive day rate on an Umbrella PAYE basisOpportunity to work on a major programme of nationally significant infrastructure projectsHybrid working arrangements negotiableWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ