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 ..... full job details .....