Design Director

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. Design Director – Building Team We are looking for a Design Director to join our Building team in Cambridgeshire. This role will work as part of the senior team on a major building project while leading the design delivery process, line managing the design team and supporting design from pre‑construction through to construction and handover. Please note that this role will be subject to Security Clearances, detailed more at the end of this advert. What you'll do Lead and manage the design management function for the project, coordinating the design requirements of the client’s team, the consultant design team, Skanska and the sub‑contractors. Ensure effective delivery of all design related packages, in line with the programme, Employer Requirements and Contract Design Management Plan. Ensure Statutory Responsibilities (including building Control, Planning and Building Safety Act) are clearly set out, understood and managed. Contribute to achieving the broader Operating Unit and UK business objectives and support the associated Design Management, Digital and Information Control functional strategies. Work with the Project Leadership Team to deliver against project, design control and project governance requirements. What you'll bring to the role Experienced senior leader with a proven track record leading teams. Member of a professional institution (RIBA, ICE, MCIOB) – desirable. Experience delivering construction projects (£50m‑£200m+) in a relevant building type through bid, PCSA and delivery stages, successfully converting and delivering on quality, time and budget. Demonstratable experience of delivering MOD/DIO/USVF projects from a design perspective. Knowledge and experience of managing design within a secure UK environment. Experience in using digital technologies to deliver design (e.g., CDE, BIM, COBie and design coordination software) and delivering to the ISO19650 Information Management standard. Ability and willingness to work on projects across a wide geography covering the Midlands and South of England. Security Clearance This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. Certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Persons who do not fulfil these residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible for the role. Equal Opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible Working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable Adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More Information About The Role This advert may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: recruitment@skanska.co.uk Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr