Assistant Design & Engineering Manager

Associated British Ports Southampton, Hampshire; South East England; England Jun 10, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Junior

Assistant Design & Engineering Manager focuses on get support for training, personal development, and further education.

What the role involves

  • Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
  • Reporting into the Group Engineering & Design Lead, you will support.
  • Supporting the technical development and delivery of major capital projects.
  • Support scope definition and delivery of technical work packages.
  • Coordinating and contribute to design and constructability reviews.
  • Review consultant and contractor outputs for safety, quality and compliance.

Skills and requirements

  • Experience supporting the technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects, with an ideal minimum of 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Engineering design experience in a consultancy or contracting environment.
  • Knowledge of drawing and standards production and good understanding of design processes.
  • Experience in client‑side environments, or close collaboration with client teams, would be advantageous.

Confirmed role details

  • Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.
  • Support tendering activities and contract awards.

Additional role context

  • This is a significant, several‑year programme, involving extensive design studies, environmental assessments and development work.
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