Job Description

Are you an experienced Civils Design Manager looking for a role where you can stay hands-on while also shaping and growing a team? We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and versatile design leader to join a well-established civil engineering contractor focussing mainly on the renewables sector.

About the Role

This role combines technical delivery with team leadership. You’ll play a key part in producing design outputs while also developing and mentoring a growing in-house team. You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, and external consultants to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and buildable solutions across a range of civil engineering and renewables projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process across civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance and innovation.

• Be hands-on in developing drawings, calculations, and technical reports.

• Build and mentor a growing internal design team.

• Collaborate with project delivery teams to provide practical and buildable solutions.

• Manage external design consultants and ensure smooth coordination.

• Drive value engineering and efficient design methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

About You

• Strong technical background in civil engineering design.

• Comfortable producing design outputs, not just managing the process.

• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.

• Experience working in a contractor or consultancy environment.

• Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a variety of impactful civil engineering projects.

• A role that blends technical hands-on work with leadership.

• Opportunities to shape and develop your own team.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A forward-thinking company that values innovation and practical solutions.

If you’re a dynamic and technically minded design professional looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information please contact karin.campbell@contractscotland.co.uk 

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