The Project Manager (Design) will be responsible for the coordination of temporary and permanent works design and interfaces within the construction team, for a variety of civil engineering projects including earthworks, drainage and structures disciplines.Interpret client remits to identify design requirements and agree the scope of works with the client prior to progressing design works.Liaise with sub-contract design consultants, briefing them on our requirements, and obtain fee proposals for completing the agreed scope of works.Place sub-contract orders with design consultancies for engineering and temporary works design remits. Orders should be awarded to the most appropriate consultant, based on the competency and value displayed in specific proposals and based on past performance.Specify and monitor the timely delivery of site and ground investigation works by CML operational staff that is required to inform design deliveryMonitor and manage the production of design information against the contract programme, providing client updates via the agreed reporting mechanisms (both internal and client reporting)Review sub-contract designer’s deliverables to ensure designs fulfil the clients remit and comply with the standards and regulations applicable to the contract.Carry-out a technical review of all documents submitted by sub-contract design engineers and approve / respond as necessary to deliver a design submission in accordance with NwR Specifications and Standards.Represent CML at regular progress meetings with the client to report on progress and deal with queries. Update and maintain design progress within CML’s ‘Insight’ database and relevant client design tracking tools.Maintain input to CML’s information systems in accordance with company procedures.Provide support to the construction team as required during the planning and construction phase – attend pre-start project meetings to brief construction engineers on the design and construction drawings.Take part in internal CML progress meetings as required.Maintain all design correspondence in electronic format in section ‘3.1 - Designers’ of the individual job folders – enquiries, orders, fee proposals, email correspondence, design deliverables.Any other duties as may be reasonably required within the Design TeamPerson Specification:
To be successful in the role you will be able to maintain and develop client relationships on the basis of mutual trust and high standards of project performance, promoting existing and new work opportunities.
Competitive PayA Company carA collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in peopleUp to 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank HolidaysPotential for ad hoc Hybrid working, depending on business needs after probationary periodCompany Sick PayAnnual professional subscription costsExcellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training teamPaid Volunteering days and Charity eventsAnnual Flu JabsEmployee Assistance Programmes for advice and counsellingAccess to a committed Mental Health First Aider teamCompany Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salaryA generous Employee Referral scheme of £1000 per successful hireAt CML we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and all applicants will be considered purely on their merits and potential, regardless of where they are from, their age or gender, their lifestyle choices , their beliefs or what disability they may have.
We’re also striving to be a Disability Confident employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities apply and interview for roles.
