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Design Manager

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Elgin

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Design Manager – Main Contractor (Elgin)

Contract Scotland are representing a leading main contractor in the search for an experienced Design Manager to join their team in Elgin.

This is a key role overseeing the full design process across major construction projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and seamless coordination from pre-construction through to delivery.

About the Role

Oversee and manage the full contractor design process throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure strict adherence to all design and build procedures, with Health & Safety and quality as core priorities
Maintain alignment with the design and delivery programme at all times
Coordinate external consultants, subcontractors, and internal design teams
Develop, manage, and finalise work packages in line with project requirements
Ensure all design elements meet project specifications, drawings, and quality expectations
Manage design information flow across subcontractor packages
Chair design coordination meetings and subcontractor design meetings as required
Take responsibility for contract administration relating to contractor design packages
Support monthly reporting on design progress, risk, procurement, and off-site manufacture
Assist the commercial team with subcontract issues and any deviations from tendered scope

About You

Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline
Extensive experience in a Design Management role within the construction industry
Confident decision-maker with a calm, adaptable approach to challenges
Strong communicator with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
Ambitious and motivated to progress your career within a forward-thinking environment

Benefits

33 days annual leave (increasing with service, pro-rata for part-time/FTC)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounts via Hapi Rewards (gym, restaurants, days out and more)
Annual flu vaccine
Access to e-learning and development tools
Health & wellbeing support
Life management and financial support
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Design Manager looking to take ownership of complex design coordination within a high-performing project environment.

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

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