Design Manager - Job Specification
About Us
We are a leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. We deliver design and build contracts for end-user clients, specialising in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Data Centre, and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.
We are committed to creating spaces that enable the fourth industrial revolution while ensuring a positive environmental and social Legacy for communities worldwide. Our teams collaborate closely with clients and supply chain partners, maintaining a clear focus on delivery. Above all, we pride ourselves on executing first-class projects efficiently, without compromising safety or quality.
Role Overview
The Design Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all design-related activities across the project life cycle, ensuring alignment with construction requirements and client expectations. This role plays a key part in ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of all design deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage design deliverables in accordance with construction requirements and client specifications
* Coordinate all design matters between key stakeholders, including clients, specialist designers, subcontractors, and the internal project team
* Oversee key design milestones, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards
* Manage and coordinate design changes, including quality assurance in line with consultants' scopes of service
* Lead design meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
* Provide the project team with all necessary design information to support construction activities
* Co-lead the BIM coordination process alongside the BIM team
* Review and control construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical submittals
* Manage the as-built design package in collaboration with the project team
* Conduct site visits to ensure quality control during construction
* Prepare and present weekly and monthly design status reports
Key Skills & Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, MEP, or a related discipline
* Several years of professional experience in a relevant field
* Strong knowledge of construction materials and products
* Basic understanding of fire protection and building physics
* Good spatial awareness and technical comprehension
* Proficiency in BIM and CAD software, as well as digital project management tools
* Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
* Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
* Sound knowledge of building standards, regulations, and guidelines
* Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage
What We're Looking For
A proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in design coordination, a commitment to quality, and the ability to drive projects forward while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.