Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a leading company as a Design Manager overseeing the full lifecycle of design projects. The role involves managing a talented team, ensuring project compliance and client satisfaction. With competitive salary and career development opportunities, this position is ideal for experienced professionals in the Property & Construction sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within the Property & Construction sector.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing design projects to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective design solutions.
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and support to junior design staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Understanding of CAD

Job description

Job Package : Competitive Salary + Benefits

Your new company

Lusona are delighted to be exclusively partnering with NorDan for two Design Manager posts based in either Livingston or Birmingham . NorDan are a market leader in the Manufacturing, supply and installation of customised windows and doors across the UK and Europe. They are renowned for delivering innovative solutions and operational excellence.

Based in West Lothian, they are now seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to oversee and manage the design function across multiple key projects.

The Opportunity

As Design Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the full lifecycle of design projects—from initial concept through to final delivery. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring all outputs meet client expectations, industry standards, and project timelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading and managing design projects to ensure timely and on-budget delivery
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective design solutions. This would include external architects, Civil and Structural Designers, M&E Designers, NHBC, building control and insurance providers to name but a few
• Attend and lead design team meetings
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and support to junior design staff
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards

Experience required for the role :

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within the Property & Construction sector
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of Cad and preferably Revit although Revit is not essential
• Understand and interpret drawings - this may suit an individual from an Architectural, Civil & Structural or M&E background who would like to progress to manage projects end- to- end
• Previous contract administration experience would be an advantage

Benefits of Joining :

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will be valued and your career supported. You will have the opportunity to join the design team at an exciting team as they look to build a design team for the future. There will be opportunities to shape the future and develop your career as a result. it's also an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where culture is at the heart of everything they do and their People are are rewarded and nurtured. You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to make a real impact.

What you need to do now

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom