Design Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established contractor delivering projects across the Highlands. Based in or around Inverness, you''ll play a key role across multiple sites, supporting both pre-construction and live project delivery.
The Role:
You''ll be responsible for managing the design process from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and delivered in line with programme and quality expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
-Managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
-Leading and coordinating the design process across projects and bids
-Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and promoting safety in design
-Identifying and mitigating design risks while driving value engineering opportunities
-Developing and managing design programmes and information release schedules
-Overseeing statutory approvals including Planning and Building Control
-Ensuring designs are fully coordinated, buildable, and aligned with programme
-Supporting site teams to ensure delivery matches design intent
About You:
-Experience working in a Design Manager role within construction
-Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant technical standards
-Ability to interpret design and construction programmes
-Good understanding of buildability and construction sequencing
-Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
-Commercial awareness and experience managing design change
What''s on offer:
-Competitive salary and benefits package
-Strong pipeline of secured work across the Highlands
-Opportunities for progression within a growing business
-Supportive and collaborative working environment
-Ongoing training and professional development
This is a great opportunity for a Design Manager looking to work on a varied portfolio of projects while developing their career within a forward-thinking contractor.