Design Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Design Manager to work closely with the Framework Director, coordinating and supporting design partners in the development of FEED, Optioneering Studies, Conceptual and Detailed Designs across long-term UK gas frameworks. You will ensure designs are fully coordinated, compliant with regulations, and approved in line with programme requirements to enable timely project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee external design teams, managing capability, capacity, performance, and outputs. Manage the full design process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines. Chair design management meetings, ensuring adherence to standards, regulations, and client specifications. Develop and manage engineering budgets, schedules, and change control processes. Collaborate with external design houses, consultants, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver coordinated strategies. Review designs at all stages, ensuring buildability, integration of delivery team inputs, and timely approvals. Identify and resolve design issues, manage RFIs/TQs during construction, and share lessons learned across projects. Requirements Essential Strong civil and mechanical background with thorough knowledge of the onshore UK gas sector. Proven experience managing design processes, budgets, programmes, compliance, and assurance. Ability to review drawings, identify buildability issues, and manage technical risks. Knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing, and pre-construction design activities. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise and motivate teams. Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Full UK driving licence. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience working with National Gas, Cadent, or other Gas Networks. Project and process management experience. Familiarity with risk assessment and design delivery assurance.

Location: Warrington, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/15/2025