Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is looking for a Design Manager to oversee key projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster innovation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, strong organizational skills, and experience managing design teams. Responsibilities include guiding project tenders, coordinating design information, and engaging with stakeholders. Competitive rewards and flexible benefits are offered, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree or HNC/HND in a relevant construction or design field.
• Knowledge of current CDM Regulations and Building Regulations.
• Proven experience guiding design teams on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide tenders and deliver them through to site and completion.
• Coordinate design information and manage changes.
• Manage risk, commercial issues, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Experience with Viewpoint for Projects

Design coordination

Risk management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant construction or design field

Tools

Viewpoint for Projects

Job description

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium Centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family‑owned business is where you can achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Design Manager Role

You will play an integral role in tendering, delivering, and guiding key projects from a design perspective, ensuring compliance, coordination, and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities

• Guide tenders and deliver them through to site and completion.
• Coordinate design information and manage changes, identifying potential issues and resolving them with the design team and specialist subcontractors.
• Manage risk, commercial issues, and compliance with CDM and Building Regulations.
• Steer the evaluation of added‑value options and participate in value engineering meetings.
• Ensure design intent aligns with heritage and cultural requirements, including retained façades, galleries, art institutes, theatres, and buildings of significant cultural importance.
• Maintain document control and workflows using platforms such as Viewpoint for Projects or similar.
• Engage with stakeholders including conservation officers, architects, and specialist consultants to protect and enhance heritage assets.

Your Profile

• A degree or HNC/HND in a relevant construction or design field.
• Knowledge of current CDM Regulations and Building Regulations.
• Preferably, experience with Viewpoint for Projects or other internet‑based document storage solutions.
• Proven experience guiding design teams on major projects, ideally including heritage refurbishments, retained façades, and culturally significant buildings such as galleries, theatres, and art institutes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex design interfaces.
• A passion for delivering projects that respect and enhance cultural heritage.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide‑ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under‑represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.