Title: Design Manager Location: East Sussex Salary: £50-60,000 car allowance or company car bonus package An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join an experienced team responsible for delivering a large portfolio of highways projects across East Sussex. The Design Manager will be responsible for overseeing all design work on a major long term seven-year contract. They will lead the design programme, collaborating with project managers, contracts managers, and designers to ensure seamless delivery. Duties Lead the design programme, collaborating with project managers, team leads, and designers to ensure seamless delivery. Ensure designs comply with the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015 and meet industry standards. Review design outputs to mitigate liability risks while ensuring they are fit for purpose. Assess and approve fee proposals, ensuring alignment with project requirements. Drive adherence to client agreements and KPIs, achieving financial targets and ensuring profitability. Build and manage key relationships with stakeholders, addressing challenges swiftly and effectively. Candidate Extensive design management experience in highways design and civil engineering. Strong people management skills with a proven track record of driving team performance. Confident communicator and influencer, comfortable working within cross-functional teams. Fully PC literate (Word, Excel) with a valid UK driving license. Offer Starting salary of £50-60,000 per annum Choice of a company car or annual car allowance of £5,000 Annual bonus Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical Travel expenses 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible working - 2/3 days office / site, 2/3 days remote Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development. If you are looking for a new career challenge and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 30 533 for further information quoting reference 69445. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.