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Posted 05 August, 2026

Design Manager

Rullion
Workington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job title: Design Manager

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Job Type: Permanent

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Start date: ASAP – depending on security clearance

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Pay rate/ Benefits: £65,000-£70,000 + £6000 Car Allowance

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Location: Near Whitehaven

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Hours of work: 40 hours per week , Monday to Friday - Onsite 5 days per week

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Role information:

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• Completion of design on time and within budget including successful completion of design reviews, stage gates, construction reviews and hazard/risk reduction procedures.

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• To provide technical support on the project.

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• To ensure health, safety, welfare, environment, quality are considered as a core function of design at all stages, decisions and outcomes clearly communicated to construction and operation team

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• Manage and chair design reviews/interface meetings with Client and external parties.

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• Prepare and manage the design deliverables schedule - delivery on time and in budget.

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Experience/Qualifications:

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• Candidates Must hold an engineering degree in the relevant engineering discipline

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• Min 5-10 years experience of civil engineering or similar design and construction projects

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• Demonstrate understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs.

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• Understanding of specific design and engineering procedures.

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• A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the engineering function and design subcontracts - NEC 3/NEC 4 - Desirable

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• Professional Qualification - APM, Prince 2 - Desirable

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UK National Security Vetting Status – All candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance

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Interested in this position? please click “apply now”

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We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Company information:

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This permanent/ contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

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Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

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Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

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We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.