Design Manager

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves overseeing the preconstruction phase of building projects, ensuring that technical specifications are met and that projects progress smoothly from tender to handover. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and be adept at managing design development while collaborating with various stakeholders. This opportunity not only promises professional growth but also allows you to contribute to a company renowned for its commitment to quality and talent development in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Proven capability in managing design development in a contracting environment.
• Strong technical background with ability to review design information.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications and manage the RFI process.
• Lead technical meetings with clients and design partners.

Skills

Design Management

Technical Specifications Development

Contractual Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking for a new challenge with a busy and forward-thinking main contractor in Glasgow?

Look no further!

Our client specialises in providing a fully comprehensive construction service and places great importance on providing quality outcomes and retaining a positive reputation within the industry. They boast an impressive project portfolio within commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, and more, and a proud history of developing and promoting talent.

As Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the preconstruction phase of building projects, taking responsibility for developing technical specifications, assessing buildability, managing the RFI process, and working with site teams to ensure project success from tender stage to handover.

As Design Manager You Should

1. Have a proven capability in managing the design development from tender concept to detailed design for delivery within a main contracting environment.
2. Be confident in leading technical meetings with clients, third-party stakeholders and design partners.
3. Have a good level of contractual awareness and understanding of commercial reporting implications relating to designs.
4. Have a strong technical background with the ability to review design information and identify both value management and risk elements as appropriate.

Sound like the role for you? Please apply with a copy of your updated 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Management, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering