Overview
Work for Leading Builder in the Highlands as a Design Manager Design Manager - Building Inverness | 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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
Benefits
* 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
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