Design Manager


Company:	Millbank Holdings Ltd
Salary:	£71,000 to £71,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sellafield, CA20 1DT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Design Manager ready to lead complex civil infrastructure design on one of the UK’s most high-profile nuclear programmes?

Do you have proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments?

Are you confident engaging senior stakeholders while ensuring full compliance with UK design standards and strict safety frameworks?

The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering a multi-billion-pound infrastructure framework at Sellafield. This permanent role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary and car allowance, and the chance to shape critical civil and structural works within a complex nuclear environment.

We would also welcome applications from these industries We would also welcome applications from candidates with experience in nuclear, defence, rail, energy, water, or major utilities infrastructure.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles This role would suit professionals currently working as a Civil Design Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Design Lead, Engineering Manager, Structural Design Manager, Framework Design Manager, Technical Manager Civil, Senior Design Engineer, or Programme Design Lead.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams delivering civil and structural infrastructure packages.

- Ensure all technical outputs meet project requirements, UK regulations, and stringent nuclear site standards.

- Act as the main point of contact for all design-related matters, chairing reviews and driving approvals with key stakeholders.

- Provide technical direction across earthworks, foundations, drainage, and structural elements while ensuring seamless integration with mechanical and electrical disciplines.

- Oversee design governance including risk management, change control, programme tracking, budget alignment, and identification of value engineering opportunities.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership.

- Demonstrable experience managing design delivery on major infrastructure or highly regulated projects.

- Strong knowledge of UK design codes, CDM regulations, and quality assurance processes.

- Proven ability to manage complex technical interfaces and deliver to demanding timescales.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.

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If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Gill James for more information,

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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