Assistant Design Manager
Assistant Design Manager
Are you looking to take the next step in your design management career with a well-established main contractor known for delivering high-quality projects across Scotland? This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Design Manager to join a collaborative and forward-thinking construction business, supporting the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion.
The Role
Working as part of the pre-construction and project delivery teams, you will support the management of the design process on a variety of projects, ensuring information is accurate, coordinated and delivered on time. This role will see you liaising closely with internal teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure buildability, compliance and value engineering are achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting in managing the flow of design information between all parties.
Reviewing drawings and specifications to highlight risks, clashes, or opportunities.
Supporting senior design management in delivering fully coordinated design solutions.
Ensuring compliance with building regulations, planning, and project specifications.
Contributing to meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client teams.
Helping drive innovation, efficiency, and best practice throughout the design process.
About You
We are keen to speak to candidates who have:
Experience in a design coordination or assistant design management role, ideally within a main contracting or consultancy environment.
A background in architecture
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
A proactive approach with the ability to work as part of a team.
Strong understanding of design standards, regulations, and buildability.
What’s in it for you?
This contractor is known for their strong pipeline of diverse projects, excellent staff retention and supportive working environment. You’ll benefit from career development opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to work on a wide range of projects across sectors.
If you’re looking to progress your career with a highly respected contractor and play a key role in delivering successful projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application