Design Manager - Construction & Fit-Out Leader

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd WorkSpace division is seeking a Design Manager to lead design coordination on construction and fit-out projects across the UK and Ireland. You will oversee internal and external design teams, manage information release, and ensure delivery in line with programme and regulatory requirements.

Join a forward-thinking company committed to collaboration and high standards, with opportunities to develop BIM processes and liaise with clients and authorities to drive safe,

Qualifications

• Relevant design/construction qualification.
• Construction industry experience.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of Construction processes and buildability.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage design process with commercial and programme awareness.
• Coordinate external consultant and sub-contractor design teams.
• Prepare and monitor design information release schedules.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation and codes.
• Develop drawing and document control systems.
• Assist in developing construction programme with design.
• Lead design team meetings and coordination workshops.
• Review scope of variations and change requests.
• Implement and manage the RFI process.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and authorities to build relationships.
• Manage client expectations and engagement.
• Provide design advice to clients on requirements.
• Ensure design info keeps pace with project timescales.
• Assist BIM implementation when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT literate

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of construction

Buildability knowledge

Education

Relevant design/construction qualification

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd WorkSpace division is seeking a Design Manager to lead design coordination on construction and fit-out projects across the UK and Ireland. You will oversee internal and external design teams, manage information release, and ensure delivery in line with programme and regulatory requirements.

Join a forward-thinking company committed to collaboration and high standards, with opportunities to develop BIM processes and liaise with clients and authorities to drive safe,