Civil Design Manager

Havant, Hampshire
Matchtech

Our client, a prominent civil contractor, is currently seeking a talented Civil Design Manager to support the delivery of the Havant Thicket Reservoir on behalf of Portsmouth Water. This is a permanent position and offers an exciting opportunity to lead the design process for a major infrastructure project from concept through to construction. The role will be site-based, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the site offices in Havant.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all design activities from inception to construction.
• Work closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients to deliver integrated, buildable designs.
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contracts, CDM regulations, and project governance procedures.
• Support design reviews, technical assurance, and constructability assessments.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and programme alignment.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and Panel Engineers under the Reservoirs Act 1975.

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager in heavy civils, Utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Chartered ideally
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience on reservoir or large-scale water infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Salary circa 75 – 85k depending on experience
• Cash car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension contributions (3.5% employer / 5.5% employee)
• Flexible working arrangements (site presence for at least 4 days per week)