Design Manager – Lead Local Highlands Projects (Hybrid)

Company: Broughton Group
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Location: Inverness
Job Description:

Work for Leading Builder in the Highlands as a Design Manager

Design Manager – BuildingInverness Major National Contractor Flexible Working£Competitive + PackageHays Construction are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading UK national contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager for their well-established and busy Inverness office.Due to continued growth and a strong local pipeline, this contractor is looking to strengthen their regional team with a Design Manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality commercial projects across the Highlands and North of Scotland.Your New RoleAs Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a range of attractive local commercial schemes, working closely with pre-construction, commercial and on-site delivery teams.Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the design process from tender through to handover
  • Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
  • Ensuring design solutions meet technical, programme and commercial requirements
  • Reviewing and managing design risk, buildability and compliance
  • Supporting bid submissions and value engineering exercises
  • Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider project team
  • Projects are predominantly local commercial developments, offering the opportunity to see schemes through from inception to completion while avoiding long-distance travel.What You’ll Need to SucceedTo be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator within a main contracting environment
  • A background in commercial or mixed-use construction projects
  • Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and design management processes
  • The ability to communicate confidently with consultants, clients and site teams
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to design coordination
  • What You’ll Get in ReturnThis role offers the opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking contractor with a genuine commitment to regional delivery and staff development. Benefits include:

  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • A strong pipeline of secured local projects
  • Long-term career progression within a national business that values its people
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment based in Inverness
  • What You Need to Do NowIf you’re a Design Manager looking for a long-term opportunity with a national contractor delivering meaningful local projects, we’d like to hear from you.Apply now or contact Hays Construction for a confidential discussion about this role and other opportunities across the Highlands and North of Scotland. If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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    Posted: May 28th, 2026