Design Manager

ARV Solutions Contracts; Warwick; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £3,600 tax-free annual bonus

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

ARV Solutions Contracts is seeking a Design Manager in Leamington Spa to lead multi-project design, coordinate disciplines and drive BIM workflows across lifecycles. You will oversee design programmes, resolve technical challenges, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure delivery.

The role requires strong BIM expertise, ISO19650 understanding, and a degree in Architecture/Engineering or related field. An opportunity to influence design excellence in off-site construction.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design Management or similar leadership role within the built environment.
• Strong background delivering building design projects from concept through completion.
• Advanced Revit capability and practical BIM management experience.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 19650 standards and digital delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process across multiple building projects.
• Coordinate and integrate design activities across architectural, production and technical disciplines.
• Manage design programmes, ensuring delivery against project requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee BIM workflows and model coordination throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify, resolve and mitigate design challenges.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders for project delivery.
• Review design documents for quality, compliance and consistency.
• Support and develop design team capability while promoting continuous improvement.

Skills

Design Management

Leadership

Revit

BIM

ISO19650

Building Design

Project Coordination

Offsite Construction

Navisworks

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Product Design

Tools

Revit

BIM

Tekla

Navisworks

Job description

Design Manager
Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Up to £75,000 DOE + bonus and benefits
Full Time, Permanent

We are working exclusively with an established specialist in off-site construction. They are seeking a Design Manager to support continued business growth and an expanding project portfolio. Working on complex building projects, including high-profile technical facilities, this role would suit an experienced design professional with strong BIM expertise, proven design coordination capability and the leadership skills to support multidisciplinary teams.

As a Design Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the design process across multiple building projects
• Coordinate and integrate design activities across architectural, production and technical disciplines
• Manage design programmes, ensuring delivery against project requirements and deadlines
• Oversee BIM workflows and model coordination throughout project lifecycles
• Identify, resolve and mitigate technical and construction-related design challenges
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery
• Review design documentation for quality, compliance and consistency
• Support and develop design team capability while promoting continuous improvement

Experience Required:

• Experience in Design Management, Project Design Management or a similar leadership role within the built environment
• Strong background delivering building design projects from concept through completion
• Advanced Revit capability and practical BIM management experience
• Thorough understanding of ISO 19650 standards and digital delivery processes
• Degree qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline

Benefits:

• Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and professional development.
• Professional Development: Support for BIM certifications, leadership training, and attendance at industry conferences and workshops.
• Collaborative Culture, join a multidisciplinary team that values open communication, shared learning, and design excellence.
• Up to £3,600 tax-free annual bonus (not guaranteed but paid in full every year since 2019).
• Health and wellness programs and employee assistance programs.

Key Skills Required:

• Design Management
• Revit
• BIM
• ISO19650
• Building Design
• Project Coordination
• Tekla
• Leadership
• Offsite Construction
• Navisworks

This employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Our client is not currently considering sponsorship applications for this role.