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Design Manager

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Design Manager
Edinburgh | Tier 1 Main Contractor | Major City Centre Development

Exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected Tier 1 contractors on a landmark city centre project in Edinburgh.A leading Tier 1 building contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their highly successful team delivering a major high-profile development in the heart of Edinburgh. Renowned for delivering complex, high-quality projects across the UK, this organisation has built an outstanding reputation for quality, professional development, and staff retention.
Working alongside some of the industry's most experienced construction professionals, you will play a key role in managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring programme, quality, and technical requirements are achieved.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will:

Manage and coordinate the design process across all project stages
Work closely with consultants, architects, subcontractors, and site teams
Ensure design information is produced and delivered in line with programme requirements
Identify and resolve technical and design-related challenges
Review design proposals to ensure buildability, compliance, and commercial viability
Support project delivery teams throughout construction
Contribute to value engineering and risk management initiativesWhat We're Looking For

Applications are welcomed from candidates with:

Previous experience in a Design Manager position within the construction sector
An Architectural Technology, Architectural, or related design background
Experience working on large-scale building projects
Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to coordinate multiple design disciplines and manage competing prioritiesCandidates from Architectural Technologist, Architect, Senior Architectural Technician, or Assistant Design Manager backgrounds looking to progress their careers are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on a prestigious flagship Edinburgh development
Join a market-leading Tier 1 contractor with an exceptional reputation
Work alongside high-calibre industry professionals
Long-term career progression and development opportunities
Competitive salary package
Attractive car allowance
Generous pension contribution
Private healthcare
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits package
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