Assistant Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction contractor in Edinburgh seeks an ambitious Assistant Design Manager to support project delivery through design coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience in design management, a background in architecture, and strong communication skills. This role offers career development and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across sectors.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a design coordination or assistant design management role.
• Strong understanding of regulations and buildability.
• Proactive approach and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of design information between all parties.
• Review drawings and highlight risks or opportunities.
• Ensure design compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Design standards understanding

Education

Background in architecture

Job description

Overview

Assistant Design Manager

Are you looking to take the next step in your design management career with a well-established main contractor known for delivering high-quality projects across Scotland? This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Design Manager to join a collaborative and forward-thinking construction business, supporting the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role

Working as part of the pre-construction and project delivery teams, you will support the management of the design process on a variety of projects, ensuring information is accurate, coordinated and delivered on time. This role will see you liaising closely with internal teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure buildability, compliance and value engineering are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting in managing the flow of design information between all parties.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to highlight risks, clashes, or opportunities.
• Supporting senior design management in delivering fully coordinated design solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, planning, and project specifications.
• Contributing to meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client teams.
• Helping drive innovation, efficiency, and best practice throughout the design process.

About you

We are keen to speak to candidates who have:

• Experience in a design coordination or assistant design management role, ideally within a main contracting or consultancy environment.
• A background in architecture
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of design standards, regulations, and buildability.

What’s in it for you?

This contractor is known for their strong pipeline of diverse projects, excellent staff retention and supportive working environment. You’ll benefit from career development opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to work on a wide range of projects across sectors.

If you’re looking to progress your career with a highly respected contractor and play a key role in delivering successful projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value 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.