Design Manager/Architect

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed