Geotechnical Design Manager This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in managing design teams and holistic design production from within the piling, foundations and ground engineering sector. 7-10 years relevant design experience required with part week hybrid working available, with an office presence part of the week in the Nottinghamshire office. Our client is a market leading foundations, piling, retaining structures and ground engineering contractor. Their service offering includes restricted access and open sites and covers all disciplines and techniques for a wide variety of clients and project applications. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times but also add value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract. Due to continued expansion and an abundant pipeline of works, our client is now looking to appoint a Design Manager Engineer who will take holistic responsibility for spearheading all design aspects of the company’s full suite of techniques and disciplines, including leading a team of various levels of professional Design Engineers. Our client seeks a high calibre professional with enthusiasm and drive to make an impact. You must have strong technical acumen coupled with a general passion for ground engineering and demonstrable management expertise within the industry. You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail, along with excellent communication and IT skills. The Role Lead the design team and process to suit the needs of the business and relevant regulations Oversee the preparation of concept scheme designs and communicate these with appropriate parties to build winning proposals Complete audits to ensure designs adhere to the required standards and best practice Lead the team in verification, validation, and certification of all designs Day to day management of the design department, including supporting team development Liaise with commercial on scope specification and context for design Manage design registers and design submissions, acting as reference / escalation point for queries internal and external stakeholders Ensure correct engineering rigour on all designs the company and team produces Support the wider business in leading technical client meetings and interviews Building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring positive commercial outcomes for all The Person Experience of design management pertaining specifically to the piling, foundations and ground engineering sectors, and covering a wide range of techniques, disciplines, values, sectors and complexities Excellent communication, including ability to adapt your communication styles and outstanding listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively when leading a team Using your own creativity and initiative to ensure the team develop high standard designs Excellent attention to detail which can be maintained when working under pressure and within a fast-paced environment Confident in planning activities and managing the execution of conflicting design workloads Demonstrative experience in implementing design strategies at a management level Demonstrable experience in managing design teams A highly attractive basic salary (commensurate with experience) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years