Assistant Design Manager

Skanska Wolverhampton, England Posted 6 days ago

Contract
Onsite
Junior

Job description

General information

City/town: Wolverhampton Job field: Construction External closing date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6070

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

Our team is creating a vital 1.6‑mile link road between the M54 and M6, complete with upgraded junctions and three new bridges. This direct motorway connection will reduce congestion and strengthen regional connectivity.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU where our team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Assistant Design Manager who will be accountable for the design management of work packages. 

As the Assistant Design Manager, you will:

  • Be accountable for the design management of work packages allocated to you and their delivery to the agreed plan.
  • Manage and coordinate with design teams and sub-contractors for the packages or small projects you are allocated so their activities are planned and programmed and integrate with the project programme.
  • You will work to the Design Management Plan, ensuring design control processes / governance are applied. That designs coordinate and integrate as they develop and information is shared between parties so that designs proceed as planned.
  • You will verify the information exchanged is complete, of the quality required and where appropriate, is checked by suitable competent people.
  • You will support the Design Manager / Senior Design Manager in assessment of consultant’s applications for payment, Early Warnings and Change requests.
  • You will work with the Design Manager / Senior Design Manger, BIM Manager, Environment, H&S, Commercial, Stakeholder team, Construction Team and Planner.

    • We are looking for:

  • Contractor, Designer or Client experience of projects of similar type, scale and complexity
  • Working towards professional qualification or hold a Professional qualification
  • Relevant degree (or similar) in the technical discipline being managed e.g. Civil engineering, Building, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
  • Experience in working with consultants, architects, designers
  • Experience in working with a broad range of stakeholders – Statutory Authorities, Local Authorities, Transport for London, Network Rail, HS2 Ltd, National Highways 
  • CSCS Card in suitable category (e.g. Professionally qualified Person or Manager)
  • Experience working on National Highways projects

    • What we offer:

  • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
  • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
  • Professional development
  • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

    • Inclusion and Diversity 

    We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

    Flexible working 

    Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. 

    Reasonable adjustments 

    Closing date 

    We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

    If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

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