We are seeking a Design Manager for a high-growth Manchester based consultancy to support the Design Lead in managing design delivery across a long-term major infrastructure programme.
This role will focus on design coordination, programme control, and BIM / digital engineering management, ensuring design information is delivered in line with programme requirements, technical standards, and contractual processes.
You will play a key role in coordinating design interfaces between multiple stakeholders, supporting assurance processes, and maintaining visibility of design progress across the project lifecycle.
Key duties:
* Support the Design Lead in coordinating design delivery across multiple workstreams
* Monitor and track progress against the design programme, including critical path activities
* Maintain visibility of design submissions, approvals, and reviewable design information
* Coordinate design meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions
* Support management of BIM models and digital information in line with project requirements
* Ensure compliance with agreed information management and data exchange processes
* Assist in coordinating design reviews, RFIs, and technical submissions
* Support identification and escalation of design risks, issues, and inconsistencies
* Contribute to project reporting including monthly, quarterly, and executive updates
* Assist with coordination of design changes, scope management, and value engineering inputs
* Maintain effective communication between contractors, consultants, and delivery partners
Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline
* 3+ years' experience in design coordination, BIM coordination, or similar roles
* Experience working on live construction or infrastructure projects
* Understanding of structured design review and information management processes
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Familiarity with BIM and digital delivery environments (desirable)
What we're looking for:
* Strong coordination and planning capability
* Ability to manage multiple design interfaces simultaneously
* Detail-oriented approach to design assurance and compliance
* Confidence working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Experience in major infrastructure or civil engineering environments
What's on offer:
* Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure programme
* Exposure to complex, large-scale engineering and tunnelling works
* Collaborative, delivery-focused project environment
* Long-term programme with significant professional development potential