Design Manager
Edinburgh
An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at Morrison Construction.
Ideally, you will be based in or around the Edinburgh area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing:
* Managing the relationships with the client, subcontractors, project and design teams for the efficient development and delivery of designs on a project or bid.
* Lead the design process in accordance with our Building Management System.
* Apply and monitor compliance with CDM 2015 and the principle of prevention and safety in design.
* Identify and mitigate design risk and realise opportunities through all stages of a bid or project.
* Assist in the selections of designers for a project and ensure competency checks are undertaken.
* Develop and agree the scope and responsibilities for consultants and invite fees for the compilation and management of the project fee schedule.
* Develop the design programme in conjunction with the Planner and develop, manage, monitor and report on the Information Release Schedules and progress and quality of design deliverables to seek advice.
* Manage statutory and 3rd party processes such as Planning, Building Control, BREEAM.
* Undertake site inspections to ensure the As-built product meets the design criteria.
About You:
* Experienced in and knowledge of CDM 2015.
* Aware of H&S responsibilities and adheres to company policies.
* Able read and interpret design and construction programmes.
* Understands buildability and will challenge if designs do not meet the sequencing or construction methodology.
* Analytical with advanced problem‑solving skills.
* Able to develop ideas and present concisely.
* Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.
* Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and managing of design change process
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
* A wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
Additional Information:
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people‑oriented, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Morrison Construction business please contact Laura Mitchell on Laura.Mitchell@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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Job Info
* Job Identification 2682
* Job Category Construction
* Posting Date 01/21/2026, 11:11 AM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Job Shift Day
* Locations 2,LOCHSIDE VIEW, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9DH, GB
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