Design Manager / Architect Permanent NEW

Design Manager / Architect

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Architect to join a well-established contractor, supporting the successful delivery of Design & Build (D&B) projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Lead Consultant, Lead Designer, Design Manager, Architect, or similar, with a strong understanding of both design delivery and wider project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage design programmes, design responsibility matrices, information release schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme and project requirements.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and Project Director.
• Lead design meetings, reviews, workshops, and coordination activities.
• Manage design changes, RFIs, variations, risks, and technical issues.
• Support tendering, value engineering, procurement, and commercial activities.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure design and construction quality, health & safety, and regulatory requirements are met.

Experience & Skills

• Relevant qualification in Architecture, Design, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Design Manager / Architect / Lead Designer / Lead Consultant role.
• Strong Design & Build project experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of project management, programme, procurement, commercial, risk, and construction delivery.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of buildability, construction processes, and technical design.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Main contractor / D&B contractor experience.
• Experience with BIM, Revit, Navisworks, Viewpoint, or similar CDE platforms.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and specialist subcontractor design.