Framework Engineering – Design Manager

Costain Group PLC

. Lead Engineering design and assurance across the entire project life cycle through handover .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeGatwick • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering design and assurance throughout the project life cycle, with a strong focus on compliance, quality control, and stakeholder engagement. Possesses a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and frameworks, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of construction projects.

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Engineering Design LeadershipFramework Design Strategy DevelopmentQuality Assurance ManagementStakeholder EngagementTemporary Works Procedures Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering DegreeDesign ComplianceBIM ManagementConstruction TechniquesFramework Processes SetupQuality ControlDesign Standards KnowledgeProject Life Cycle ManagementDesign Manager ExperiencePrincipal Designer Environment Experience

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient EngagementStrategic Partnership BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered EngineerCSCS CardMembership of Professional Engineering Institution

Industry Keywords

GAL StandardsICAO / CAPSpecification for Highways WorksPrincipal Contractor EnvironmentAviation and Highways Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Engineering design and assurance across the entire project life cycle through handover
Maintain full accountability for engineering and design activities on the framework
Manage design managers, engineering staff, design houses, technical leads and quality assurance staff
Lead design compliance and change, temporary works coordination, BIM, materials management, quality assurance and handover
Ensure designs are delivered on time, to a high right-first-time standard, suitable for construction and adoptable by asset owners
Develop and implement the Framework Design Strategy
Establish integrated Framework design controls, processes and procedures aligned with GAL and The Costain Way
Provide technical leadership and manage quality controls to ensure safe, high-quality, timely and cost-effective delivery
Manage external design consultants, internal design, subcontractor-designed elements and integration of all design elements
Engage with clients and external stakeholders, including National Highways, to support successful handover
Support tender solution development, writing, review and management for future works
Support technical strategy and pipeline development with the preconstruction and project directors
Collaborate with the project leadership team on safe, efficient design, delivery and handover
Assess team competency and ensure appropriate skills and resources
Lead safe-by-design practices and discharge legal responsibilities under CDM and relevant legislation
Ensure works comply with design information, planning constraints, technical specifications and Costain Way guidance
Coordinate technical, design and quality managers as an integrated team
Promote a Right First-Time quality approach
Manage interfaces and information flow between design and construction teams
Provide planning and procurement support
Build strategic design partnerships with the supply chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years+ experience in construction delivery with 3 years+ in a management position (e.g. Senior Design manager)
Knowledge and experience of relevant design solutions and standards (GAL standards, ICAO / CAP and Specification for Highways Works), common construction techniques and related procedures
Experience of working within a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor environment
Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
Knowledge and experience setting up Framework processes and controls
Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
Relevant CSCS Card
Chartered Engineer and Membership of a professional engineering institution
Applicants with aviation and highways (GAL and NH experience) are preferred