Job Description
Work for Leading Builder in the Highlands as a Design Manager
Design Manager - BuildingInverness | Major National Contractor | Flexible Working£Competitive + Package
Hays Construction are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading UK national contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager for their well-established and busy Inverness office.
Due to continued growth and a strong local pipeline, this contractor is looking to strengthen their regional team with a Design Manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality commercial projects across the Highlands and North of Scotland.
Your New Role
As Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a range of attractive local commercial schemes, working closely with pre-construction, commercial and on-site delivery teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing the design process from tender through to handover
* Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
* Ensuring design solutions meet technical, programme and commercial requirements
* Reviewing and managing design risk, buildability and compliance
* Supporting bid submissions and value engineering exercises
* Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider project team
Projects are predominantly local commercial developments, offering the opportunity to see schemes through from inception to completion while avoiding long-distance travel. What You’ll Need to Succeed To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
* Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator within a main contracting environment
* A background in commercial or mixed-use construction projects
* Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and design management processes
* The ability to communicate confidently with consultants, clients and site teams
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach to design coordination
What You’ll Get in Return This role offers the opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking contractor with a genuine commitment to regional delivery and staff development. Benefits include:
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
* A strong pipeline of secured local projects
* Long-term career progression within a national business that values its people
* A collaborative and supportive working environment based in Inverness
What You Need to Do Now If you’re a Design Manager looking for a long-term opportunity with a national contractor delivering meaningful local projects, we’d like to hear from you.Apply now or contact Hays Construction for a confidential discussion about this role and other opportunities across the Highlands and North of Scotland.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4792725