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Job Title: Design Manager (Graham)
Company Name: Graham
Location: Glasgow
Hours / Days Of Work: not specified
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: not specified
Job Description:
As GRAHAM continues to grow, we are looking for a Design Manager to join our Scotland team, supporting the successful delivery of projects across Glasgow and the wider region. Working closely with both project delivery and pre-construction teams, you will play a key role in managing the design process from concept through to completion. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet programme and client requirements.
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Experience and Qualifications:
Degree qualified in Construction, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
· Proven experience in a Design Manager role within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor.
· Strong understanding of design management, construction methodologies, buildability and project delivery processes.
· Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
· Ability to develop and manage design programmes, information schedules and technical approvals.
· Sound knowledge of planning, building regulations, statutory approvals and contractual requirements.
· Commercially aware with experience assessing design solutions against programme and budget constraints.
· Excellent communication, leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
· Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites as required.
· Desirable Criteria: Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIOB, RIBA, CIAT, ICE or RICS.
· Residential PBSA experience would be an advantage.
· Knowledge of BIM processes, digital construction tools and information management systems.
· Understanding of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and off-site manufacturing.
· Experience managing and developing junior design management staff.
· Knowledge of Scottish Building Regulations and planning requirements.
· Experience working for a Tier 1 or large regional contractor.
Application Process:
Apply on line
Closing Date: 06/11/2026
Web Link: https://vacancies.graham.co.uk/vacancies/24063/design-manager--glasgow.html
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