Design Management Talent Community - Aviation

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction company in Dartford is seeking a Design Manager to lead design efforts for a high-profile airport project. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams to ensure compliance and buildability. The ideal candidate will have strong end-to-end design management experience and a degree in a relevant field. The company promotes inclusivity and offers guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end design management experience from concept to completion.
• Experience in the aviation sector or secure/complex projects.
• Proactive solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Ensure technical solutions are robust and deliverable.
• Drive design assurance and compliance.

Skills

End-to-end design management

Solutions-focused mindset

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Architecture, Building Services, MEICA

Job description

TheOpportunity:

You\'ll take the lead on design for one of the UK\'s most high-profile airport infrastructure projects. From early engagement to delivery, you\'ll drive collaboration across client, consultant, commercial, and delivery teams — ensuring buildability, safety, compliance, and innovation are embedded at every stage.

As part of our Engineering Enterprise, you\'ll join a nationwide network of design professionals focused on excellence, performance, and innovation.

What you\'ll do:

• Lead the pre-construction and construction-phase design delivery

• Be the link between commercial, technical, and site teams

• Drive forward design assurance, compliance and programme certainty

• Ensure technical solutions are robust, safe and deliverable

• Champion collaborative working and continuous improvement

What we\'re looking for:

• Strong end-to-end design management experience (concept to completion)

• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Building Services, MEICA or related fields

• Aviation sector experience, or transferable skills from secure or complex projects

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• We welcome applicants with transferable skills and a commitment to growth

About Laing O\'Rourke:

We\'re a global construction and engineering business delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure and buildings across the UK, Middle East and Australia. With 150+ years of experience, we bring certainty, quality and performance to every project.

We\'re inclusive by design:

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer guaranteed interviews for candidates who meet the essential criteria and request to be considered under our ‘Offer an Interview\' scheme. Please contact us to discuss any adjustments you may need.

Ready to take your design management career to new heights? Apply today or get in touch to find out more.