As a Design Manager in our Design Project Management team, you will lead multi-disciplinary design efforts for Defence or Technology sectors, aligning design delivery with client scope, budget, and timelines. You will guide internal and external teams, coordinate with procurement, planners, and operations, and facilitate workshops to drive high-quality design decisions. You will partner with the Project Manager to deliver integrated solutions and manage risks across the project lifecycle, shaping outcomes with collaboration and innovation. This role offers meaningful impact in sustainable design and the opportunity to influence major programmes on a global platform.
Responsibilities
Guide design teams to meet client scope within budget and timescales
Coordinate design activities with procurement, planners, environmental, construction, and operations teams
Facilitate meetings and workshops with clients and stakeholders
Identify design and project risks across the lifecycle
Coordinate technical delivery and integration of multi-disciplinary design projects
Provide leadership and delivery excellence to the project
Promote collaboration, challenge, and creativity within the delivery team
Support project management concepts, tools, and stakeholder communication
Key requirements
BA/BSc/BEng or MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Previous experience in Defence and/or Technology sector desirable
Chartered or equivalent professional accreditation recommended
Experience in Design Management in a Client/Consultancy environment preferred
Knowledge of BIM-led design and Autodesk suite of products
Strong integration, stakeholder, and communication management skills
Familiarity with program software applications
Excellent written English and technical report writing skills
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