Design Manager

About STRABAG UK

STRABAG UK is part of the STRABAG Group, one of Europe's leading technology-driven construction companies. Within our Build Division, we deliver high-quality projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, life sciences, and public sector developments.

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our growing team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex and technically challenging projects within the buildings and Industrial & Logistical space, right through to completion.

The Role

• As Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate the design process throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that design information is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements, statutory regulations, and project objectives.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams, you will drive collaboration, manage design risks, and ensure design solutions support efficient and successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Develop general processes with regards to Delivery, Review, Assurance, Progress Measurement, Document Control
• Create and maintain the Design Deliverables Register which is the list of all historic, current, and future Design deliverables and reflects the scope and program of the Design team.
• Create and maintain Design Assurance Documents,
• Create and issue on a monthly basis the Design Progress Tracker, to report the Design Progress Measurement
• Report on KPIs for Deliverables
• Identify and implement improvements to general processes.
• Provide training and support to the entire design Team to work to the set-up processes.
• Ensure a consistent general approach throughout the Design Team
• Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes.
• Interface to all parts of the Design Team
• Manage the interface with external or in-house design teams on behalf of the Project Manager
• Represent the design department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings and, in the absence of the Design Engineer, to be the focal point of contact within the department
• Liaise with other departments and project teams within the Company with respect to design requirements.
• Undertake site visits when appropriate.
• Allocate design tasks to individuals within informal internal teams whilst maintaining responsibility for the team’s overall performance.
• Undertake the responsibilities of project design engineer if appointed.
• Ensure that the work in the department is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained.
• Ensure that chargeable work is identified and evaluated including the preparation of adequate records of time spent.
• Ensure feedback on design work is collated and saved in accordance with procedures.
• Carry out staff appraisals when required and identify appropriate development activities.
• Coach individual staff members.
• Prepare conceptual designs from with a view to the preparation of safe, practical and economic designs in accordance with current legislation.
• Prepare detailed designs in accordance with current standards and codes including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of working drawings.
• Checking the design work of other staff members and external designers
• Summarize quantities relating to design tasks for pricing purposes.
• Maintain responsibility for the storage, filing and archiving of documents relevant to the design tasks undertaken by yourself or your team.
• Lead the design process within Work Winning to ensure sufficient, economical designs are in place for tender purposes.
• Identify and manage out as much risk as possible at Work Winning stage.

Skills & Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of design management processes across major building and Industrial & Logistical projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, building regulations, and technical standards.
• Strong programme management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.

Desirable:

• Professional membership with a recognised institution.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and digital construction tools.

What you stand to gain

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a leading international construction group.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.