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I am on the hunt for a Project Design Manager to manage a team responsible for complete design delivery for their assigned projects, ensuring excellence in execution and meeting client expectations.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Mentoring

Lead and inspire the design team through all stages of the project.

Act as the primary point of contact for client design management.

Mentor and develop (trainee) project engineers during the design phase.

Design Management

Create and manage design programmes aligned with overall project timelines.

Monitor and manage design deliverables, change management, and variations.

Oversee the creation of models, calculations, drawings, and schedules to ensure they meet internal systems and client standards.

Manage BIM deliverables, ensuring compliance with client BIM Execution Plans.

Ensure the safe construction of works through effective management of CDM and temporary works requirements.

Support the Pre-Construction team during early project stages as needed.

Collaboration & Communication

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.

Facilitate clear communication of project objectives to all stakeholders.

Conduct weekly project design meetings and hold key stage design reviews.

Work closely with the commercial team to manage scope changes and avoid surprises.

Represent the design team in project meetings, reporting on progress and quality.

Strategic Contributions

Define and monitor the project’s design delivery strategy in collaboration with the Design Director and Project Manager.

Ensure lessons learned are documented and improvements fed back into the business.

Reporting & Quality

Produce weekly design reports for clients and internal stakeholders.

Track design outputs, programme updates, and resource allocations.

Ensure all design documents meet quality standards and are thoroughly checked.

Ensure all digital model data is accurate and complete.

Skills & Behaviors

Proven experience in managing design teams and processes.

Expertise in balancing commercial, programme, and technical requirements.

Strong understanding of current legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

Proficient in BIM strategy and best practices.

Commitment to eliminating Health and Safety risks in design.

Exhibits professionalism, integrity, and adherence to core values.

Core Values

Lead effectively and deliver great results.

Foster teamwork and collaboration.

Take pride in abilities and deliverables.

Strive for continuous improvement.

Act with positivity, integrity, and a commitment to safety.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented individual to join a forward-thinking team, lead complex projects, and make a lasting impact on the delivery of innovative designs