Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and design processes, design teams, and subcontractors throughout design, procurement, and construction
• Manage external consultants to ensure delivery within time, quality, and budget constraints
• Perform CDM Principal Designer and Building Regulations Principal Design roles
• Review and interrogate consultant and subcontractor designs for compliance, buildability, and risk elimination
• Manage the project-specific design programme and provide regular progress reporting
• Coordinate all aspects of building design including fire safety, structures, M&E, and façades
• Oversee document control, RFI responses, and the collation of handover information (O&M manuals, H&S files)
• Conduct site visits and attend project meetings to monitor work execution against design specifications

Requirements

• Proven track record managing design and technical processes for residential buildings
• High-rise development experience
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations
• Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and technical issues
• Experience in designer scoping and managing direct reports
• Valid driving licence
• Strong technical knowledge to assess and challenge design work compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural qualification (Minimum Level 4/HNC/NVQ4 or equivalent)
• Experience with CAD (AutoCAD or Revit) and BIM
• Knowledge of PAS9980 fire risk assessments, EWS1s, and FRAEW
• Membership of a professional body such as CIOB, CIAT, or RICS
• Knowledge of temporary works and utility application processes

About the Company

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors in the UK.