Public Sector Design Manager (DfE) – London

Skilled Careers; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers in London is seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong track record in public sector construction, particularly DfE frameworks or similar public sector programmes.

You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with clients, consultants and delivery partners, and drive design development to meet programme, budget and quality targets on a range of public sector projects. London-based or within commuting distance preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience on DfE framework projects or other public sector frameworks.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework delivery requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Strong design coordination and technical management capabilities.
• Experience managing design programmes, design risks and technical submissions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to align with programme, budget and quality.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate design submissions for approvals.

Skills

Public sector construction

Design management

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Multidisciplinary teams

Client coordination

Job description

Skilled Careers in London is seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong track record in public sector construction, particularly DfE frameworks or similar public sector programmes.

You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with clients, consultants and delivery partners, and drive design development to meet programme, budget and quality targets on a range of public sector projects. London-based or within commuting distance preferred.