Design Manager - Roads - Glasgow

BALFOUR BEATTY; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking a Design Manager to oversee design delivery on key projects in Scotland. This role requires managing design proposals, coordinating teams, and ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and budget standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, relevant experience in construction, and familiarity with BIM and NEC3 contracts. We offer competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering design services during development and construction.
• Strong IT and report-writing skills.
• Good understanding of current construction contracts like NEC3.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of design proposals and ensure they meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate design data and documentation to meet contractual requirements.
• Support BIM implementation and lead value engineering initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

BIM

Risk Management

Education

HND or higher

Relevant professional membership

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking a Design Manager to join their team in Scotland.

Role Purpose

Manage the delivery of design on the Skye OHL and UGC projects, collaborating closely with commercial, production, and engineering teams during both pre-construction and construction phases.

What you'll be doing

Accountabilities

• Manage development and implementation of design proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements, budget constraints, and deliver safety, quality, ease of maintenance, energy efficiency, environmental considerations, and innovation.
• Brief and manage design teams effectively.
• Oversee subcontractor design packages and technical approvals.
• Develop and manage the design deliverables schedule, including gate reviews and communication with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate design data, reports, and documentation to meet contractual requirements.
• Seek advice on the 'buildability' of designs from construction teams.
• Engage with statutory bodies and authorities as necessary.
• Manage change control processes.
• Support BIM implementation and workflows.
• Lead value engineering and lean construction initiatives to optimize costs and reduce waste.
• Capture and share lessons learned across projects and teams.
• Contribute proactively to risk and value management processes.
• Uphold Balfour Beatty’s values and a focus on Zero Harm and Safety by Design.

Who we're looking for

Candidate should have proven experience in delivering design services during development and construction, with leadership skills in a matrix organization, good interpersonal skills, and knowledge of BIM and current construction contracts like NEC3. An HND or higher, relevant professional membership, and strong IT and report-writing skills are desirable.

Why work for us

We offer flexible working, generous leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams develop solutions across the UK’s electricity network, supporting major projects from design to maintenance.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, actively promoting an inclusive culture. We are a Gold Award holder in the MoD 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are also committed to disability inclusion and provide support through our Disability Confident status.