Senior Design Manager

Sisk; Amsterdam, Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension

Benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son is seeking a Design Manager to join our team in Amsterdam. You will manage and coordinate the design process across projects, ensuring outputs are compliant, buildable and aligned with client requirements and contractual obligations.

Working with Senior Design Managers, project teams and consultants, you will drive design integration, manage design programmes and resolve interface issues, ensuring value through technical solutions and risk management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage production and delivery of design information aligned with programme.
• Coordinate inputs of consultants, subcontractors and suppliers for integrated design.
• Develop and manage design programmes, deliverables and reporting.
• Resolve design queries and interface issues across disciplines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

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.

Experience

Essential

• 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• 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.

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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