Design Manager

Take your career into Design Management
- Large Privately Owned Residential Developer Seeks to appoint DM

Central Belt, Scotland – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Flexible Working

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 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.

• 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

• 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