Design Manager

Design Manager

Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Arc Partnership

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design coordination across diverse projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
  • Company: Join Arc Partnership, a dynamic joint venture focused on sustainable land and property development.
  • Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible hours, generous leave, and private medical insurance.
  • Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with talented professionals.
  • Qualifications: Experience in design coordination, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Arc Partnership is a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) and SCAPE.

Formed in 2016 to support the council in creating an efficient, safe, and sustainable land and property portfolio.

We deliver multi-disciplinary services and consult, design, build, manage and maintain on behalf of the council and the communities and people it represents.

We provide value for money, quality of output, and customer excellence to support regeneration and economic growth, for Nottinghamshire and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive

Design Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of design across a diverse portfolio of projects within our multi-disciplinary design and construction practice.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with the Heads of Architecture/Architectural Technology, Project Management, Commercial, and design teams, you will ensure design information is planned, coordinated and delivered on programme, to the required quality standards and in accordance with statutory, contractual and client requirements.

You will coordinate consultant and subcontractor information, maintain design trackers, facilitate technical reviews, support buildability discussions and ensure the timely flow of information across all project stakeholders.

You will also oversee design programmes, monitor resources and workflows, and support the successful delivery of coordinated design solutions from concept through to construction.

What You’ll Bring

You will be confident working with drawings, specifications and design coordination activities, with the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with project teams, consultants and contractors.

A proactive approach, strong technical and software skills, together with a sound understanding of construction processes and the RIBA Plan of Work, are essential.

This opportunity would suit a highly organised and collaborative professional with strong leadership, communication and programme management skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality, coordinated design solutions within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Our Core Values

Accountable, Collaborative, Expert, Efficient, Innovative and Sustainable – we support you and work together effectively as a team and through our partnerships.

What we offer you

  • An attractive package (based on experience).
  • Travel expenses, to and from site.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme and life assurance of 3x salary.
  • BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
  • Enhanced paternity and maternity pay.
  • Funded professional memberships.
  • Based in our Nottingham office, we also offer flexible working hours to support your work/life balance.

We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

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Arc Partnership

Contact Details:

Arc Partnership Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Design Manager

Design Coordination
Project Management
Technical Skills
Construction Processes
RIBA Plan of Work
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills