Design Manager: Lead Multidisciplinary Projects

Ambit; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Company pension

Annual leave

Professional training

Job summary

Ambit is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process across multiple projects in a hybrid working environment. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, liaise with clients, consultants and contractors, and ensure design solutions are compliant, buildable and aligned with project goals.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and a solid understanding of design development, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant design solutions within

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design Manager or design leadership role.
• Experience leading design teams on construction, infrastructure, or built environment projects.
• Strong understanding of design management principles and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept to completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage design programmes to support project delivery schedules.
• Ensure design information is produced, reviewed and issued per project requirements.
• Identify and manage design risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Facilitate design reviews, workshops and coordination meetings.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, statutory and client requirements.
• Collaborate with project and construction teams to ensure buildable designs.
• Oversee design changes and resolve technical issues.
• Promote innovation, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

BIM knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Professional accreditation

Tools

BIM software

CAD software

Job description

Ambit is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process across multiple projects in a hybrid working environment. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, liaise with clients, consultants and contractors, and ensure design solutions are compliant, buildable and aligned with project goals.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and a solid understanding of design development, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant design solutions within