An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established contractor delivering projects across the Highlands. Based in or around Inverness, you’ll play a key role across multiple sites, supporting both pre-construction and live project delivery.
The Role:
You’ll be responsible for managing the design process from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and delivered in line with programme and quality expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
· Leading and coordinating the design process across projects and bids
· Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and promoting safety in design
· Identifying and mitigating design risks while driving value engineering opportunities
· Developing and managing design programmes and information release schedules
· Overseeing statutory approvals including Planning and Building Control
· Ensuring designs are fully coordinated, buildable, and aligned with programme
· Supporting site teams to ensure delivery matches design intent
About You:
· Experience working in a Design Manager role within construction
· Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant technical standards
· Ability to interpret design and construction programmes
· Good understanding of buildability and construction sequencing
· Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
· Commercial awareness and experience managing design change
What’s on offer:
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· Strong pipeline of secured work across the Highlands
· Opportunities for progression within a growing business
· Supportive and collaborative working environment
· Ongoing training and professional development
This is a great opportunity for a Design Manager looking to work on a varied portfolio of projects while developing their career within a forward-thinking contractor.