Lead Design Manager – Construction & Infrastructure (London)

Ambit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambit in London seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process across a range of projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, work with clients and contractors, and ensure designs are buildable, compliant, and aligned with project goals.

Reporting to the project leadership, you will drive collaboration, manage design programmes, review design information, and promote innovation and quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading design teams on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of design management principles and delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept to project completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and stakeholders.
• Develop design programmes to support delivery schedules.
• Ensure design information is produced and issued per requirements.
• Identify and manage design risks and opportunities.
• Promote innovation, quality, and continuous improvement in design.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction industry knowledge

Regulatory compliance awareness

Job description

Ambit in London seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process across a range of projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, work with clients and contractors, and ensure designs are buildable, compliant, and aligned with project goals.

Reporting to the project leadership, you will drive collaboration, manage design programmes, review design information, and promote innovation and quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.