Design Manager

Design Manager

Location:  Livingston (with travel as required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading construction and civil engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join its team, supporting projects across the UK and Ireland from its central Scotland office.

This is a key role responsible for coordinating design activities across multiple disciplines, ensuring designs are practical, efficient, and delivered in line with programme and project requirements.

The Role

You will take ownership of the design management function across a range of live and tender-stage projects. Working closely with internal teams, external designers, and clients, you will ensure that design outputs are well-coordinated, buildable, and aligned with overall delivery objectives.

Key Duties

Oversee both permanent and temporary works design processes
Lead the coordination of design activities from initial concept through to construction
Develop and maintain detailed design schedules in collaboration with consultants and designers
Ensure design outputs align with project scope, programme, and buildability requirements
Integrate design timelines into the overall project programme in conjunction with planning teams
Facilitate and chair design coordination meetings, tracking progress and resolving issues
Monitor design development and adjust programmes where required to reflect changes
Ensure all design activities comply with internal procedures and industry standards
Act as a key point of contact between project teams, clients, designers, and supply chain partners
Provide technical guidance to support both live projects and tender submissions
Review evolving designs and manage technical queries through to resolution
Contribute to construction methodology development and programme integration
Support procurement by providing accurate and timely design information
Manage the distribution of design information and communicate any impacts on delivery
Assist in the preparation of project handover documentation
Promote continuous improvement and identify opportunities for innovation
About You

Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination within construction or civil engineering
Proven experience managing design interfaces and resolving technical challenges
Background in site-based roles, with a solid appreciation of construction methodologies and sequencing
Comfortable working with a range of digital tools, including Microsoft Office and other project-related systems
Qualifications

Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
Desirable Experience

Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE) or working towards chartership
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV, or for a confidential discussion, contact Adam Rahma on (phone number removed), quoting reference J46798.

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