Design Manager

Project People; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking telecoms organisation is seeking a Design Delivery Manager to oversee design delivery and ensure high compliance standards. This role involves managing suppliers, reviewing designs, and driving process improvements. A strong background in mobile infrastructure design and project management skills are essential. Applicants should possess relevant project management qualifications and a proactive attitude. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in Reading, UK.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mobile infrastructure site design and project delivery.
• Proven ability to sign off drawings and ensure design compliance.
• Experience managing multiple projects and design partners simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and empower design suppliers to deliver 'right first time' results.
• Review and approve site design drawings.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and company standards.
• Drive process optimisation and support digital transformation in design delivery.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Mobile infrastructure site design

Project delivery

Design compliance

Stakeholder management

Cost-effective design solutions

Education

Project management qualification (Prince2, Agile, Waterfall, or Scrum)

Job description

🚀 Now Hiring :

📍 Location : Reading (Field based role)

🏠 Hybrid : 2–3 days per month in the office

📄 Type : Permanent

Are you a Design Delivery Manager with a passion for mobile infrastructure site design and driving high-quality project delivery?

Join a forward-thinking telecoms organisation that’s shaping the future of network design and digital transformation.

About the Role

As a Design Delivery Manager , you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end design delivery and approval process , ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency.

You’ll play a key role in :

• Managing and empowering design suppliers to deliver “right first time” results.
• Reviewing and approving site design drawings.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and company standards.
• Driving process optimisation and supporting digital transformation in design delivery.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers while ensuring customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in mobile infrastructure site design and project delivery.
• Proven ability to sign off drawings and ensure design compliance.
• Experience managing multiple projects and design partners simultaneously.
• Understanding of CDM requirements , health & safety, and telecoms design standards.
• Commercial awareness to ensure cost-effective design solutions.
• Project management qualification (Prince2, Agile, Waterfall, or Scrum) preferred.
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude with a passion for continuous improvement.

To apply for the Design Delivery Manager, please send your CV to [e-mail]