Design Management Engineer
About Us
RJ McLeod, an OCU Group Company, is one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, with extensive experience across renewable energy, highways, and marine infrastructure projects. We deliver complex civil engineering solutions including highways improvements, port infrastructure, marine works, substations, underground power networks, battery storage facilities, grid stabilisation infrastructure, and wind farm developments. Our diverse portfolio spans critical national infrastructure projects across Scotland's transport and energy sectors.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Design Management Engineer to join our team. This role is well suited to someone with a strong civil engineering background and experience in managing design processes within design‑and‑build environments.
You will primarily be based at our Stocksfield office, with site visits as required. Working as part of our pre‑construction and tendering team, you will develop cost‑effective engineering solutions, coordinate the design process, and liaise with consulting engineers, public utilities, local authorities and statutory bodies such as the Environment Agency and Natural England. Your work will play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects.
Key Responsibilities
Apply strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and standards.
Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
Work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to define project objectives, scope and deliverables.
Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators and take appropriate action to address risks or issues.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, stakeholders and statutory authorities.
Implement and maintain quality management processes to ensure projects meet required standards and specifications.
Skills & Experience
HND, BEng, MEng or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Experience in civil engineering projects, ideally within renewable energy infrastructure, highways or marine construction, with exposure to projects exceeding £10m in value.
Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications.
Working knowledge of NEC3/4 and FIDIC contracts.
Experience using MS Project or other planning/programming software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites when required.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Company vehicle.
Performance‑related bonus scheme.
Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
Support for continuous professional development.
- Division
- RJ McLeod
- Locations
- Stocksfield
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Stocksfield
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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