Design Manager

Build your Future with Us!

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.

The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects.  We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money.  We work across several sectors and are partners on a number of framework agreements, creating value in every project we deliver.

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Design Manager to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options. (Check out our full list of benefits on our website)

What you will be doing

The Design Manager has a critical role to play within all aspects of construction. Design Managers are professionals who manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from.

The design management role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information. This can be a challenging and highly satisfying role with the Design Manager playing a key part in the overall success of a project.

• Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise.
• Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering.
• Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams.
• Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate.
• Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols.
• Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme.
• Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule.
• Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops.
• Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with ERs.
• Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests.
• Implement and manage the site RFI process and register.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships.
• Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team.
• Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design.
• Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
• Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction.
• Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required.
• Assist in on-site preparation and management of the site QA and ITP files.
• Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required.
• Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file / ITPs, and report on site quality issues.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

Relevant design/construction related qualification.

Experience

• Construction industry experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability.

Desirable

• Experience in the use of full MS Office suite.
• Experience in working with Document Control.
• Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent.
• Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by clicking apply below.

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McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.