Design Manager

Design Manager - BuildingInverness | Major National Contractor | Flexible WorkingCompetitive + Package
Hays Construction are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading UK national contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager for their well‑established and busy Inverness office.
Due to continued growth and a strong local pipeline, this contractor is looking to strengthen their regional team with a Design Manager who is passionate about delivering high‑quality commercial projects across the Highlands and North of Scotland.
Your New Role
As Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a range of attractive local commercial schemes, working closely with pre‑construction, commercial and on‑site delivery teams.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the design process from tender through to handover
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring design solutions meet technical, programme and commercial requirements
• Reviewing and managing design risk, buildability and compliance
• Supporting bid submissions and value engineering exercises
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider project team

Projects are predominantly local commercial developments, offering the opportunity to see schemes through from inception to completion while avoiding long‑distance travel.
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator within a main contracting environment
• A background in commercial or mixed‑use construction projects
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and design management processes
• The ability to communicate confidently with consultants, clients and site teams
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to design coordination

What You'll Get in Return
This role offers the opportunity to join a stable, forward‑thinking contractor with a genuine commitment to regional delivery and staff development. Benefits include:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance
• A strong pipeline of secured local projects
• Long‑term career progression within a national business that values its people
• A collaborative and supportive working environment based in Inverness

What You Need to Do Now
If you're a Design Manager looking for a long‑term opportunity with a national contractor delivering meaningful local projects, we'd like to hear from you.Apply now or contact Hays Construction for a confidential discussion about this role and other opportunities across the Highlands and North of Scotland.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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