Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Civils Design Manager
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as a Design Manager and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.
Role Overview
The Civils Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing all civil design activities across multiple projects, ensuring designs are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with relevant standards and client requirements. The role provides technical leadership, coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, and ensures the successful integration of civil engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Competencies
- Proven experience in management and leadership qualities
- Track record in civil design
- Qualified civil engineer is preferred
- Strong knowledge of design codes, standards and regulations
- Experience in design management, project controls and engineering governance
- Knowledge or experience in utilities, security and or other highly regulated industries is essential
- Previous knowledge and design experience on National Grid and either NGT or Cadent is preferred
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, review, and delivery of civil engineering designs for company projects.
- Manage internal and external design resources, consultants, and engineering partners.
- Establish design strategies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
- Review and approve design deliverables, calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports.
- Support project teams from concept development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
- Monitor design progress against project schedules and budgets.
- Identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project objectives.
- Mentor and develop civil engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
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- Virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household.
- Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
- Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, where you might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, or technology products at an affordable cost.
- Access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Life cover of up to four times your salary.
- Enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
- Recognition through Mitie Stars with cash prizes up for grabs each month and a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000 at the end of the year.
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Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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