Design Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee and coordinate all design and technical information for a major public realm project. The role sits at the heart of the project, bridging design, commercial, and site teams to ensure drawings, specifications, supplier designs, and subcontractor information are complete, accurate, and buildable.

The Design Manager will manage the full lifecycle of design information, maintain version control, and ensure all outputs meet client requirements. They will liaise with consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and the client team to deliver high-quality, coordinated designs on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and integrate design information from consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and client teams

Review drawings, specifications, and bespoke items for accuracy, compliance, and buildability

Maintain version control and issue approved information for construction

Lead design coordination meetings and track actions, decisions, and deadlines

Support site teams with technical queries, mock-ups, and buildability reviews

Ensure design outputs align with the project programme and procurement schedules

Skills & Experience

Experience as a Design Manager, Design Coordinator, or Project Engineer

Strong technical knowledge and ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and supplier/subcontractor designs

Understanding of design approval processes, change control, and buildability

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering, or similar

Experience in contractor or consultancy environments

Professional memberships (ICE, CIAT, LI, CIOB, RIBA) desirable

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Excellent communicator, able to bridge design and delivery teams

Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work under pressure

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager to take ownership of a high-profile public realm project, ensuring design quality, compliance, and smooth delivery from concept to handover.

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