Design Management Lead for Heritage and Hotel Projects

Russell WBHO Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell WBHO Limited is seeking a Design Manager to lead design management across live bids and projects, ensuring buildable, cost-efficient designs while coordinating with supply chain partners and managing regulatory requirements.

You will influence design decisions, maintain client relationships, and support early career development within a collaborative team environment committed to high standards and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills for challenging situations.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, sequences and processes.
• Highly organised and methodical approach.
• Strong interpersonal liaison with project teams and departments.
• Attention to detail with strategic deadlines.
• Building Regulations and industry best practice understanding.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of design management for live bids and schemes through the full project lifecycle.
• Influence designs to promote buildability and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners for delivery solutions.
• Manage CDM Regulations, regulatory approvals and planning conditions.
• Prepare consultant and sub-contractor appointments and design responsibility matrices.
• Provide support for technical queries and RFIs.
• Maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Support employee development via the Building Student Programme.

Skills

Effective communication

Highly organised

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Russell WBHO Limited is seeking a Design Manager to lead design management across live bids and projects, ensuring buildable, cost-efficient designs while coordinating with supply chain partners and managing regulatory requirements.

You will influence design decisions, maintain client relationships, and support early career development within a collaborative team environment committed to high standards and delivery excellence.