Design Manager

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and developmentoppo

Much more

Job summary

John Sisk & Son in Amsterdam is seeking a Design Manager to lead design coordination on allocated packages, ensuring buildable, compliant outputs aligned with client requirements and contracts. You will collaborate with project teams, consultants and suppliers to deliver integrated design solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management with 5–7 years of design coordination experience, strong regulatory knowledge and a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in design coordination or management roles.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, design risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production and delivery of design information to programme requirements.
• Coordinate inputs of consultants, subcontractors and suppliers for integrated design solutions.
• Develop and manage design programmes, deliverables and reporting.
• Resolve design queries and interface issues across disciplines.
• Review design documentation for accuracy, compliance with specifications.
• Monitor statutory requirements to ensure design outputs meet obligations.
• Record and communicate design risks and mitigate residual risks.
• Assist Senior Design Manager in reviews, workshops and client presentations.

Skills

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Contractor coordination

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Design Manager to join our team in Amsterdam.

The Design Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the design process on allocated projects or packages, ensuring that design outputs are compliant, deliverable and aligned with client requirements, statutory regulations and contractual obligations. The role works closely with Senior Design Managers, project teams, consultants and the wider supply chain to deliver coordinated, buildable and cost-effective design solutions. The Design Manager plays a central role in ensuring design integration, supporting risk management and driving value through technical solutions.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

Design Coordination

• Manage the production and delivery of design information in line with programme requirements.
• Coordinate the inputs of consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve fully integrated design solutions.
• Support the development and management of design programmes, deliverables and reporting.
• Ensure timely resolution of design queries and interface issues across disciplines.

Quality & Compliance

• Review design documentation for accuracy, compliance and alignment with specifications.
• Monitor statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure design outputs meet obligations.
• Record, manage and communicate design risks, ensuring residual risks are addressed.
• Support the Senior Design Manager in design reviews, workshops and client presentations.

Essential

Experience

• Proven experience in design management or technical coordination within construction or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of design processes, building regulations and industry standards.
• Experience in managing consultants and subcontractor design packages.

Desirable

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capability.

Essential

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in design coordination or management roles.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, design risk management

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

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