Design and Build Lead
Design & Build Lead | Contract
Duration: April 2026 to June 2028
We're looking for an experienced Design & Build Lead to take ownership of the delivery of a major new facilities project supporting one of the UK's largest offshore wind developments.
You'll lead the project from procurement through design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, compliant and successful delivery while managing contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the Design & Build delivery from tender through to completion.
- Manage D&B contractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
- Oversee design development, construction, commissioning and handover.
- Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Building Safety Act and project requirements.
- Monitor programme, budget, quality, risk and HSE performance.
- Chair progress meetings and provide project reporting.
- Drive contractor performance and resolve technical and commercial issues.
Requirements
- 8+ years' experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong Design & Build project delivery experience.
- Experience administering JCT Design & Build contracts.
- Good understanding of CDM 2015 and UK construction legislation.
- Background in commercial buildings, industrial facilities or civil infrastructure.
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- SMSTS and CSCS required.
- Degree/HNC/HND in Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Architecture or similar preferred.
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Reference: 3130479302
Design and Build Lead
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by ERSG
Design & Build Lead | Contract
Duration: April 2026 to June 2028
We're looking for an experienced Design & Build Lead to take ownership of the delivery of a major new facilities project supporting one of the UK's largest offshore wind developments.
You'll lead the project from procurement through design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, compliant and successful delivery while managing contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the Design & Build delivery from tender through to completion.
- Manage D&B contractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
- Oversee design development, construction, commissioning and handover.
- Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Building Safety Act and project requirements.
- Monitor programme, budget, quality, risk and HSE performance.
- Chair progress meetings and provide project reporting.
- Drive contractor performance and resolve technical and commercial issues.
Requirements
- 8+ years' experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong Design & Build project delivery experience.
- Experience administering JCT Design & Build contracts.
- Good understanding of CDM 2015 and UK construction legislation.
- Background in commercial buildings, industrial facilities or civil infrastructure.
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- SMSTS and CSCS required.
- Degree/HNC/HND in Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Architecture or similar preferred.
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Reference: 3130479302
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