Design Manager

3 days ago

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Contract Scotland Full time

I'm working with a well‑established main contractor in Central Scotland who is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their technical team. With a strong reputation and a solid pipeline of work across both public and private sectors, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career with a respected industry leader. As Design Manager, you'll play a crucial role in guiding projects from tender through to handover, ensuring technical excellence and smooth coordination throughout the design process. You'll be involved in a range of new build design and build schemes that will test and develop both your leadership and technical capabilities. Key responsibilities Manage the full design development process, from tender concept through to detailed design and delivery, within a main contracting environment. Lead and coordinate design meetings with clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders. Review design information, identifying risks, opportunities, and value‑engineering solutions. Maintain strong commercial awareness, understanding how design decisions impact cost and programme. Ensure designs align with relevant standards, including a solid understanding of BREEAM requirements. About you Proven experience in a Design Manager role within a main contractor setting. Confident communicator with the ability to lead multidisciplinary technical discussions. Strong technical background with the ability to interrogate design information. Commercially aware, organised, and proactive in driving design solutions. What's on offer Competitive salary aligned with experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to join a busy contractor with a track record of internal development and progression. A varied portfolio of projects across Central Scotland. If you're an experienced Design Manager looking for a new challenge in the local market, I'd love to hear from you Please apply with your latest CV. Legal Information We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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