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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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