Design Manager

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking to take on a role with real impact across Scotland’s built environment? This is an opportunity to join a leading main contractor with a strong presence across the central belt, where you’ll be at the forefront of delivering complex, meaningful projects across public and private sectors. With a varied portfolio that spans education, healthcare, civic, and commercial developments, this position offers the kind of challenge and scope that keeps your skillset sharp and your career moving forward. This is a role where your technical knowledge and coordination skills won’t just be valued - they’ll be essential. You’ll be embedded within pre-construction and delivery teams, working closely with commercial managers, site teams, and external consultants. You’ll take the lead on managing design information across all project stages, resolving queries efficiently, and making sure every element of the build is coordinated, deliverable, and aligned with the programme. If you thrive on fast-paced environments where each day brings new conversations, challenges, and decisions, this is the kind of role where you’ll flourish. As a Design Manager here, you’ll have the autonomy to shape how design is delivered on your projects. You’ll be part of a business that trusts its people, encourages collaboration across all functions, and genuinely values what design management brings to the table. The team is well-established, technically strong, and supportive - but there’s always room for ambitious individuals who bring a proactive mindset, calm under pressure, and a clear understanding of how design integrates with construction programmes. You don’t need to be from a main contracting background to be considered. Candidates from architectural practices, consultancies, or client-side roles who understand buildability and have experience coordinating consultant teams will also be considered, particularly those who are ready to make the shift into delivery-focused work. What’s most important is that you understand the detail, can manage competing priorities, and have the confidence to step into contractor-side decision-making. This is a role based in the central belt of Scotland, typically split between site, office, and remote working depending on project needs. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking company with long-term frameworks already secured and a strong pipeline ahead. In return for your expertise, you can expect a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus opportunities, and the backing of a business that wants its people to grow and stay for the long term. Whether you're already in a Design Manager role or you’re an Architect or Technician ready to take that next step into main contracting, this opportunity offers a platform to develop, influence and deliver real outcomes. If you’re motivated by the idea of working on challenging projects where your decisions have tangible impact - and where no two days look quite the same - this could be the right move at the right time. To find out more or to be considered, send over your CV for a confidential chat.

Location: Motherwell, GB

Posted Date: 8/21/2025