Design Manager

Arcadis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Design Manager with experience in the Defence or Technology sectors. You will guide design teams to meet client objectives while managing budget and timelines.

Your responsibilities will include technical delivery, fostering collaboration among teams, and applying project management tools.

The role requires a relevant degree and experience in design management, ideally in a consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Defence and/or Technology sector essential.
• Ideally prior Design Management experience in a Client/Consultancy environment.
• Excellent written English and technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery and integration of multi-disciplinary design projects.
• Drive collaboration, challenge, innovation, and creativity across teams.
• Plan and implement solutions for complex engineering problems.

Skills

Interpersonal and influencing skills

Stakeholder management

Communication management

BIM-led design knowledge

Project management concepts

Problem-solving for multi-disciplinary engineering

Education

BA/BSc/BEng or MA/MSc/MEng in relevant discipline

Chartered or equivalent professional accreditation

Tools

Autodesk suite of products

Programme software applications

Job description

Role description

We are looking for a Design Manager with experience in the Defence or Technology sectors who can work at the business end of design. The role is part of the Design Project Management team within the Arcadis Places Design Practice.

The key function is to guide internal and external design teams to meet the client’s scope while considering budget, resources and required timescales. The Design Manager must engage positively with clients and stakeholders and coordinate closely with the Arcadis Project Manager.

Responsibilities include facilitating meetings and workshops, identifying design and project risks throughout the project lifecycle, and coordinating design activities with procurement, planning, environmental, construction and operations teams.

Role accountabilities

• Work with the Arcadis Project Manager to achieve the required outcome for the client and Arcadis.
• Manage the technical delivery and integration of multi-disciplinary design projects, providing leadership, direction and delivery excellence.
• Drive high‑quality design decisions through promoting a culture of collaboration, challenge, innovation and creativity across the delivery team.
• Understand and apply project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Use interpersonal and influencing skills to support successful outcomes.
• Manage constantly changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Plan, manage and implement solutions for complex multi‑disciplinary engineering problems.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BSc/BEng or MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Previous experience within Defence and/or Technology sector desirable.
• Chartered or equivalent professional accreditation recommended.
• Ideally previous Design Management experience within a Client/Consultancy environment.
• Knowledge and experience of BIM‑led design and Autodesk suite of products.
• Strong focus on integration, stakeholder and communication management skills.
• Awareness of using programme software applications.
• Excellent written English and technical report writing skills.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.