DfMA Design Manager - Industrialised Construction

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Dartford is seeking a Construction Innovation Design Manager (DfMA) to lead the development of industrialised construction products and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. You will drive innovation in digital workflows and manage design processes from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering and manufacturing efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a background in design management, a strong understanding of DfMA principles, and experience with BIM workflows. Join a forward-thinking team committed to transforming the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Background in design management, product development or technical delivery in construction or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of DfMA and industrialised construction.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of standardised products, assemblies, and configurable building systems.
• Coordinate across engineering, digital, and manufacturing teams.
• Support BIM-enabled workflows and digital delivery approaches.

Skills

Design management

DfMA understanding

Coordinating multidisciplinary teams

BIM experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Product Design, or similar

Tools

Digital design workflows

BIM-to-CAM

Job description

Laing O'Rourke in Dartford is seeking a Construction Innovation Design Manager (DfMA) to lead the development of industrialised construction products and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. You will drive innovation in digital workflows and manage design processes from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering and manufacturing efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a background in design management, a strong understanding of DfMA principles, and experience with BIM workflows. Join a forward-thinking team committed to transforming the construction industry.