Design Manager

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.

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.

• 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

• 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