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This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Engineering Design Manager to join our team and support our continued growth throughout the UK. We have offices located throughout the UK and embrace hybrid / remote working to support our staff’s personal circumstances. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and work on some exciting projects in sectors such as Energy, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing and Distilling.

Location: Any UK office

Reference #: Project / Design Manager – Civil & Structural Engineering: 03-2025

This role requires a dynamic design leader with exceptional managerial skills in civil & structural led design projects, combined with strong people skills and a proven ability to deliver engineering projects.

The Role

  • You will be leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary industrial projects from concept to detailed design.
  • You will liaise with other internal and external discipline departments during tender / bid preparation.
  • You will lead the development of project proposals and tender submissions.
  • You will manage the design process for industrial civil/structural projects, ensuring compliance with current codes and standards.
  • You will be responsible for commercial management of our deliverables.
  • You will be responsible for programme, resourcing and quality compliance.
  • You will manage key client relationships.
  • You will support the development of junior staff.
  • You will play a key role in design risk management and mitigation.
  • You will work with Directors, Business Development and Marketing teams to develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.
  • You will meet clients to define scopes of work and develop proposals.

Qualifications

  • You will hold BEng, MEng or MSc qualified in Civil / Structural Engineering.
  • You will have significant experience in an engineering consultancy, or in a similar role, and be chartered with IStructE or ICE.

Experience & Skills

  • Experience in the management and delivery of civil & structural design within industrial environments such as oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing or defence.
  • You will have experience in managing design projects through recognised industry project management processes such as RIBA, FEL / FEED or CVP etc.
  • You will be able to demonstrate experience of successful commercial delivery of design projects.
  • You will have a breadth of knowledge of other project disciplines and how they contribute to technical delivery of the project i.e. piping, EC&I, process plant, etc.
  • You will have experience in the CDM 2015 Regulations. Experience in carrying out the role of Principal Designer would be beneficial.
  • You will be comfortable and experienced in meeting clients and scoping projects.
  • Experience / understanding of all stages of the design and construction process.
  • Experience working within high hazard environments would be beneficial.
  • Experience in line-management and staff mentoring would be beneficial.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Good verbal communication.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and the ability to attend client sites, as required.

About the Offer

The salary range for this role would be commensurate with experience.  In addition, Arthian offers numerous benefits including:

  • External and internal training tailored around the individual
  • Career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations
  • 33 days annual leave (leave and public holiday combined) and the option to buy and sell holidays
  • Contributary pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • A generous employee referral scheme
  • One paid volunteering day/year
  • Fully flexible parental leave options
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

Arthian is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes some of which are listed above. For more information on the benefits of working at Arthian, please visit ‘Life at Arthian.’

To Apply

For further information on this vacancy and/or to apply for this position in complete confidence, please send a CV and Covering Letter, identifying how your qualifications, experience and attributes match the job description above, by:

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Location: Any UK office

Reference #: Project / Design Manager – Civil & Structural Engineering: 03-2025

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