Senior Design Manager

Construction
Edinburgh
August 20, 2026
£85000 - £85000
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Client information

We are working with a leading construction organisation delivering a major 130m project and are looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the project team.

Senior Design Manager roles and responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the design process across the 130m project from pre-construction through to delivery.

  • Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners.

  • Ensure design information is delivered on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

  • Lead design reviews, coordination meetings and technical workshops with key stakeholders.

  • Identify and resolve design, technical and coordination issues before they impact the construction programme.

  • Work closely with the Project Director, Commercial, Planning and Construction teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Senior Design Manager requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager within a main contractor environment.

  • Experience working on major construction projects valued at 100m+

  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the design and construction process.

  • Experience managing consultants, designers, specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners.

  • Strong understanding of design coordination, technical approvals and design risk management.

  • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

  • Strong knowledge of UK construction standards, Building Regulations and CDM requirements.

  • Relevant degree or professional qualification in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline is desirable.

Senior Design Manager benefits

  • 85,000 – 95,000 salary, depending on experience.

  • Opportunity to work on a prestigious 130m major project.

  • Senior position with significant responsibility and influence over project delivery.

  • Competitive benefits package.

  • Excellent career progression opportunities.

  • Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and highly skilled project team.

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