Design Manager in Liverpool

Energy Jobline ZR; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Liverpool is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process across a £35M Cat A/B conversion of a historic building into an office development with a restaurant and social space.

You will drive design from pre-construction through handover, coordinating with project and commercial teams to ensure success, quality, and timely delivery of interiors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager across internal fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Architectural or engineering background or relative design qualification.
• Deep understanding of construction design processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in design software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the design process from inception to completion.
• Integrating architectural vision with practical construction needs.
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless design integration.
• Ensuring all design aspects align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Overseeing design-related documentation, approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with the project management team to deliver high-quality interiors projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Design software

Project management tools

Education

Architectural/Engineering background or design qualification

Tools

Design software

Job description

Job DescriptionOpportunity for a Design Manager to join a fast-growing contractor, specialising in high-end and high-value refurbishment and fit-out projects. They are a trusted and award-winning company known for excellence in construction, turning spaces into works of art. On this project you will be the Design lead across a £35M Cat A/B conversion of a historic building in Liverpool into an office development with a restaurant and social space within. You’ll be at the forefront of the design process from pre-construction through to handover, working alongside the Project and Commercial team to ensure the project's success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the design process from inception to completion
• Integrating architectural vision with practical construction needs
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless design integration
• Ensuring all design aspects align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines
• Overseeing design-related documentation, approvals, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with the project management team to deliver a high-quality, innovative, and functional interiors projects

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager across Internal fit out or refurbishment projects
• Architectural or Engineering background or relative Design qualification
• Deep understanding of construction design processes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in design software and project management tools