Total 9 Manager level Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Cambridge, CB22 5LR

Your new company
A well established, privately owned construction and civil engineering company, they operate throughout the UK and Ireland. Offering a number of different services including construction, civil engineering and facilities management across various sectors such as healthcare, education and defence.
Your new role
Working on an exciting project in Cambridgeshire, they require a Design Manager to manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from.The role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information.


Some duties to include:

• Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise.
• Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering.
• Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams.
• Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate.
• Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols.
• Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme.
• Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule.
• Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops.
• Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance
• Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests.
• Implement and manage the site RFI process and register.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships.
• Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team.
• Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design.
• Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
• Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction.
• Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required.
• Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required.
• Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file.
  
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Construction industry experience.
• Relevant design/construction related qualification
• Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability.
  
  
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement

What you need to do now


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Job Title: Design Manager (Civil Engineering - Highways)

Do you want to work for a multinational business that has a pipeline of work over £1 billion? Are you an Assistant Design Manager looking for the next step up in your career? Are you currently a Design Manager looking for a fresh project? Do you need more flexibility in your role? This opportunity could be perfect for you.

Company Overview: One of the UK's leading contractors, who specialise in construction and development internationally. They have a pipeline of work worth over £1 billion, this specific highways project is worth over £500 million.

Role Overview: This international contractor is seeking a skilled Design Manager, with expertise in highways infrastructure to lead and coordinate the design efforts for a range of highways projects. The initial project will be focussed around the Norwich/ Cambridge area, and will be ongoing for over three years.

This Design Manager will be joining the Project Technical Team that operates centrally within the Delivery Integration Partner and is responsible for the development of scheme solutions throughout their life cycle e.g. pre-contract, pre-construction, delivery, and handover.

Location: Norwich/ Cambridge. Beginning on-site with hybrid working to be implemented.

Salary: Negotiable (£62,000+ depending on experience) + benefits (see below)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design process for highways and civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
• Implement and manage Project Utilities process for efficient delivery of Utilities diversions.
• Support the set up of Project Technical Integration dashboards.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and client expectations.
• Develop and manage design schedules, budgets, and resources using software tools such as Asta or P6.
• Identify risks, manage changes, and resolve design-related issues to maintain project timelines and quality.

Benefits: What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary around £62,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• Pension of up to 15% matched.
• Car allowance of £5,900.
• Couples private healthcare.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing international organisation.
• Pipeline of future schemes with a combined value of over £1 billion.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in highways infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in design planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Chartered Engineer is preferable but not required.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes, regulations, and best practices in highways and infrastructure design.

Interview Process: Two stages with hiring manager.

To Apply: For more information or to apply, contact Paige Finnegan 07909 018873 or email . You can also apply directly via the button below.

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Design Manager / Civil Engineering/ Infrastructure/ Civil Engineering Jobs/ Assistant Design Manager/ Design Coordinator

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a Design Manager to join the team.

The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them.

The regional office is based near Cambridge but the geographical area covers Northern Home Counties, Suffolk patches and they target work in the education, public sector, leisure and commercial marketplaces with a mix of negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2024 has been secured and 2025/6 is almost there so they are now in a position to be highly selective about what type of work they look at.

Current live projects include new build NHS and student schemes SEN schools, Life Sciences schemes, Office and local authority developments ranging from £25 to £90 million on JCT and NEC forms of contract.

The role of design Manager includes early involvement at tender and bid stage, working with the estimating and commercial teams to carry out a detailed and forensic investigation into the scheme and work on the key packages to explore and identify both opportunities and potential issues with critical pathways, carry out ve exercises where needed and use your skills and expertise to create detailed input for the tender and bid packages. You will be responsible for the information flow between client, consultants, subcontractors and your own internal teams and take the lead on the framework schemes.

You will be responsible for taking the scheme from tender, bid including full detailed 2nd stage works, contract award and finally onto site for the construction phase. You will be responsible for management and implementation of the design on site with the project manager and site delivery teams and subcontractors and take responsibility for managing rfi's, change process, cdm regulations etc. through to handover, commissioning.

You will ideally have worked for a tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues.

They are looking for experienced Design Managers as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Design Manager - Cambridge South Station

Murphy are currently recruiting a Design Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary technical team as part of the Cambridge South Station Infrastructure Enhancement Project. You will be responsible for delivering safe, practical and economic designs for one of our major high value projects, which is Cambridge South Station to a high standard of professional competence and in compliance with Company procedures.
Cambridge South Station comprises the design & construction of a new four platform railway station and with lineside infrastructure enhancements extending up to 2km either side; the station provides connectivity between Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with destinations such as central London, Stansted Airport, Ely and Birmingham. This will be a rewarding role offering the successful candidate an excellent project to work on, the opportunity to continue to develop and further their career inside a growing Tier 1 contractor.

What you will be doing

- Manage the integration of design disciplines and interfaces with external and in-house design teams with project values ranging from £0.5m to £30m +
- Managing a team of Assistant Designs Managers and Design Coordinators
- Represent the design department when necessary at internal and external meetings and, in the absence of the Lead Designer, to be the focal point of contact within the department
- Liaise with other departments and project teams within the Company with respect to design requirements
- Undertake site visits when appropriate
- Allocate design tasks to individuals within informal internal teams whilst maintaining responsibility for the team’s overall performance
- Ensure that the work in the department is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained
- Ensure that chargeable work is identified and evaluated including the preparation of adequate records of time spent
- Ensure feedback on design work is collated and saved in accordance with procedures
- Carry out staff appraisals when required and identify appropriate development activities
- Manage the preparation of GRIP stage 1-4 design (concept through to single option approved in principle)
- Manage the preparation of GRIP stage 5-8 design (detailed design, construction phase design support, and project close out)
- Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team, in particular the CRE’s (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer’s) and CEM (Contractor’s Engineering Manager) to ensure all designs are produced in accordance with company procedures and Network Rail standard NR/L2/INI/02009
- Monitor and control cost and programme for the design phases

Who we are looking for

- Experienced in managing designs within the railway environment and able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Network Rail’s standards and processes
- Management skills and confident when dealing with staff, clients, figures, design issues and programmes
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project

Are you passionate about exemplary Healthcare sector Design?

Do you understand Healthcare Technical Memoranda? (HTMs)

Are you either an experienced Design Manager or an experienced Healthcare designer?

Then we would love to hear from you!!

Laing O'Rourke has a proven and unparalleled track record of successful delivery in the healthcare sector. We have built 18 hospitals since 2010, delivering world-class facilities for clinical staff and patients, including specialist cancer care facilities. Most recently delivering the Louisa Martindale Building in Brighton, the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the Grange University Hospital in Wales, as well as the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool, and before that the Cancer Centre at Guy's & St Thomas in London.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and people focused Building Services Senior Design Manager with healthcare experience to join Laing O'Rourke's Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital Team.

This Senior Design Manager will lead the delivery of effective design across this single large-scale project. They provide a focus for, and lead the pre-construction phase design processes, liaising with the client, the design team, in-house bid team and the operations team. On live projects, they implement and lead the processes that enable the design to be challenged and interrogated within a collaborative team framework, to enable risks to be reduced.

This Senior Design Manager will be a senior member of the Design Job Family and Technical Function, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery. All our designers are part of our Engineering Enterprise which aims to maximise and realise the potential of design to increase certainty on our projects.

What will the role look like?

• Providing a focus for and lead the pre-construction phase briefing and design processes.
• Leads LOR's design management procedures, providing a functional link between the commercial and construction teams and the designers throughout the project life.
• Implements the processes that enable the design to be challenged and interrogated within a collaborative team framework.
• Implements agreed processes for the production, control and distribution of design information at different project stages.
• Ensures regular progress reporting of the design.
• Ensures design information is thoroughly reviewed: for buildability, safety and maintainability, 'completeness & compliance' and technical suitability before use.
• Assists the Design Leader in promoting innovation in design management, methodology, processes and practices.
• Assist the Design Leader in promoting the application and adoption of the Company's vision and values in all design management activities.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Experience end to end in managing design - from concept to handover.
• First degree in Mechanical Engineering / Other appropriate construction related qualification plus design related experience.
• Healthcare sector specialism as well as deep and broad experience managing the design of construction or building services projects.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

Wrong location for you? We have live healthcare projects across the UK plus a huge pipeline of work in the Healthcare sector and would love to expand our talent pools with passionate and technically brilliant people.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please get in touch.

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Design Manager - Cambridge South Station

Murphy are currently recruiting a Design Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary technical team as part of the Cambridge South Station Infrastructure Enhancement Project. You will be responsible for delivering safe, practical and economic designs for one of our major high value projects, which is Cambridge South Station to a high standard of professional competence and in compliance with Company procedures.
Cambridge South Station comprises the design & construction of a new four platform railway station and with lineside infrastructure enhancements extending up to 2km either side; the station provides connectivity between Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with destinations such as central London, Stansted Airport, Ely and Birmingham. This will be a rewarding role offering the successful candidate an excellent project to work on, the opportunity to continue to develop and further their career inside a growing Tier 1 contractor.

What you will be doing

- Manage the integration of design disciplines and interfaces with external and in-house design teams with project values ranging from £0.5m to £30m +
- Managing a team of Assistant Designs Managers and Design Coordinators
- Represent the design department when necessary at internal and external meetings and, in the absence of the Lead Designer, to be the focal point of contact within the department
- Liaise with other departments and project teams within the Company with respect to design requirements
- Undertake site visits when appropriate
- Allocate design tasks to individuals within informal internal teams whilst maintaining responsibility for the team’s overall performance
- Ensure that the work in the department is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained
- Ensure that chargeable work is identified and evaluated including the preparation of adequate records of time spent
- Ensure feedback on design work is collated and saved in accordance with procedures
- Carry out staff appraisals when required and identify appropriate development activities
- Manage the preparation of GRIP stage 1-4 design (concept through to single option approved in principle)
- Manage the preparation of GRIP stage 5-8 design (detailed design, construction phase design support, and project close out)
- Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team, in particular the CRE’s (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer’s) and CEM (Contractor’s Engineering Manager) to ensure all designs are produced in accordance with company procedures and Network Rail standard NR/L2/INI/02009
- Monitor and control cost and programme for the design phases

Who we are looking for

- Experienced in managing designs within the railway environment and able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Network Rail’s standards and processes
- Management skills and confident when dealing with staff, clients, figures, design issues and programmes
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project

Role: Design Manager

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

About your new company:

They provide national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. Together, they ensure great results for customers, partners and people.

They are one of the UK'S most successful Tier 1 contractors.

What will you do as the Design Manager?

• Managing the design process using your commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise
• Supporting, understanding and advising the client as to the requirements and obligations in the development of a building design
• Encouraging and inspiring design consultants to produce their best work using their full flair, experience, resources and talents in a cost effective way
• Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate
• Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales
• Striving to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Considerable experience for other Main Contractors on projects £10M+.
• Be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills, as well as effective communication skills when dealing with internal and external resources

To apply and find out more, please follow the link below.

Or contact Sam today for more information!

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Great opportunity for a Design manager work based in Cambridge working freelance on a 12-month contract.

The business was established in 1897 and is one of the most successful privately owned, construction development and property services companies in the UK. They work with a range of clients and partners from public and private sectors.

It will also be required that you are in PCSA contract before entering a formal building contract to provide specified services prior to the full build.

Our client has significant experience of using innovation to deliver complex projects across a range of industries, including in education, residential, commercial, healthcare, justice and emergency services and they pride themselves on maximise value for customers and efficiently deliver high performance buildings that enhance and provide a positive impact to enhance the places and communities around them. The business is looking for a Design Manager to join them on achieving their standards and goals.

For this role you will be working on a cut and carve refurbishment of an office. As a construction planner it will highly benefit you from working with an experienced business who will work alongside you in pushing you to achieve the best of your ability.

The business offers hybrid working as being available this is beneficial for you as it allows you to manage your time and tasks more effectively and is proved to increase productivity and performance.

For this ole our client I looking to pay a competitive day rate with guaranteed 12 months contract of work.

If this role seems suitable for you and you feel that you can make a positive impact on the business please get in contact with Fawkes and Reece and if you would like to apply, please follow the link to upload your full CV.

Great opportunity for a Design manager work based in Cambridge working freelance on a 12-month contract.

The business was established in 1897 and is one of the most successful privately owned, construction development and property services companies in the UK. They work with a range of clients and partners from public and private sectors.

It will also be required that you are in PCSA contract before entering a formal building contract to provide specified services prior to the full build.

Our client has significant experience of using innovation to deliver complex projects across a range of industries, including in education, residential, commercial, healthcare, justice and emergency services and they pride themselves on maximise value for customers and efficiently deliver high performance buildings that enhance and provide a positive impact to enhance the places and communities around them. The business is looking for a Design Manager to join them on achieving their standards and goals.

For this role you will be working on a cut and carve refurbishment of an office. As a construction planner it will highly benefit you from working with an experienced business who will work alongside you in pushing you to achieve the best of your ability.

The business offers hybrid working as being available this is beneficial for you as it allows you to manage your time and tasks more effectively and is proved to increase productivity and performance.

For this ole our client I looking to pay a competitive day rate with guaranteed 12 months contract of work.

If this role seems suitable for you and you feel that you can make a positive impact on the business please get in contact with Fawkes and Reece and if you would like to apply, please follow the link to upload your full CV.