Design Manager
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £75,000 to £95,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Exceptional Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G32 8RG |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4744499_1765206730 |
Summary
Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits
Looking for a fresh challenge?
If you're a seasoned Project Manager ready to step into a role with real influence, this is your chance to own the design process on one of Glasgow's most significant projects-a £100M development that will shape the city's future.
About the Role
As Design Manager, you'll be the single point of accountability for design delivery from concept to completion. This isn't just coordination-it's leadership. You'll drive decisions, resolve issues, and ensure every design element aligns with project objectives, deadlines, and quality standards.
What You'll Do:
- Take full ownership of the design process-from concept through delivery
- Lead coordination across all disciplines and manage approvals
- Proactively tackle design risks and dependencies to keep the project on track
- Engage stakeholders and secure commitment to design requirements
- Champion value engineering and innovation without compromising compliance
What We're Looking For:
- Strong background in Project Management or Engineering
- 5+ years managing design on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Expertise in design management tools and processes
What's in It for You?
- Be the key driver of design success on a landmark £100M Glasgow project
- Work in a collaborative environment where accountability and performance matter
- Enjoy a highly attractive salary and benefits package
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