Job type
PermanentLocation
StirlingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - House Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
Attractive Salary and Benefits
Take your career into Design Management – Large Privately Owned Residential Developer Seeks to appoint DM
Design Manager – Residential Developer
Central Belt, Scotland | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Flexible Working
Your new company
A well-established, privately owned residential developer with a strong presence across the Central Belt of Scotland, is seeking to appoint a Design Manager to support continued growth. With a high-quality portfolio spanning Mid-Market Rent, Social Housing and flatted/flat developments, this business is known for delivering thoughtful, design-led schemes that add real value to communities.
A well-established, privately owned residential developer with a strong presence across the Central Belt of Scotland, is seeking to appoint a Design Manager to support continued growth. With a high-quality portfolio spanning Mid-Market Rent, Social Housing and flatted/flat developments, this business is known for delivering thoughtful, design-led schemes that add real value to communities.
Your new role
As Design Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and managing the design process across multiple residential developments from pre-construction through to delivery. Working closely with internal teams, consultants and contractors, you will ensure that projects are well-designed, compliant and delivered efficiently.
As Design Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and managing the design process across multiple residential developments from pre-construction through to delivery. Working closely with internal teams, consultants and contractors, you will ensure that projects are well-designed, compliant and delivered efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and coordinating external design consultants and stakeholders
- Driving the design programme to meet project timelines
- Reviewing technical drawings and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
- Supporting planning applications and technical approval processes
- Liaising with commercial, construction and land teams to ensure design aligns with budgets and project objectives
- Identifying and mitigating design-related risks
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a Design Management role or further develop their career within a supportive and growing business.
What you'll need to succeed
- Background in architecture, engineering or technical/project management within residential development or construction
- Experience working on housing, flat or mixed-tenure schemes (MMR, social housing desirable)
- Strong understanding of the design and planning process
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
What you'll get in return
- Highly competitive salary reflective of experience
- Attractive bonus structure
- Flexible working arrangements within a supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunity to work on a varied and meaningful pipeline of residential projects
- Clear career progression within a growing privately owned developer
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