Design Manager
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000 to £65,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME20 6HJ |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
My client is a leading National Contractor that specialises in Civil Engineering.
They are currently searching for a Civils biased Design Manager to be based out of their offices near Maidstone in Kent.
The company specialises in the following sectors
- Highways & Bridges
- Energy Sector
- EA Works
- Public Realm Works
- Earthworks
- And much more
Responsibilities include;
Collaborate with the Pre-Construction team to lead the design and delivery of projects within the Southern Region.
The company are looking for someone proactive to engage with project teams and their suppliers to challenge designers, looking for value engineering solutions to provide the company and their customers best value whilst ensuring buildability is considered at all stages.
They are looking for someone who has an civil engineering background with a degree, chartered or working towards chartership with Institution of Civil engineers.
Site experience or from a design consultancy background with a similar level of experience.
A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical) and/or equivalent experience.
Clear understanding of the commercial requirements of delivering complex multidisciplinary design and build projects and an appreciation of delivery risk.
A full UK Driving Licence Desirable Experience of undertaking feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept design, and/or outline and detailed design for clients and design and build contractors.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Healthcare
- 27 days holiday
- Training and progression opportunities
- Annual bonus
- And much more
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