Design Manager

Company: Empiric
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Location: Glasgow City
Job Description:

Our client is a highly respected property developer and construction business with a growing portfolio of heritage-led developments across Scotland. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a specialist division focused on the restoration, refurbishment and sensitive redevelopment of listed and historic buildings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead consultant teams including architects, engineers and specialist conservation advisors.
  • Ensure compliance with listed building legislation, conservation requirements and planning conditions.
  • Drive design coordination throughout pre-construction and delivery phases.
  • Review technical information and manage design risk.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager within construction, development or consultancy.
  • Strong background delivering listed building, conservation or heritage-led projects.
  • Excellent understanding of planning, conservation and listed building consent processes.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

This customer is based in Glasgow with Glasgow based projects, get in touch to hear more.

Posted: June 7th, 2026