Design Manager

About us

With UK roots going back over 100 years, Lendlease’s Construction business brings deep knowledge and capability to all that we do. We are a trusted construction partner to many of the most respected private and public sector organisations in the UK. Whether a new build, a repurposed or reconstructed property, a heritage restoration or a multi-phased development, our clients trust us to drive delivery, deal with complexity, and provide strategic and long-term economic and social value with innovative and sustainable solutions.

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Design Manager to join our regions construction business. The role of the Design Manager is to ensure that an effective and productive liaison is established between the external design team, the construction and commercial team, and Statutory Authorities whilst interfacing with the client team. The role will be focused upon public sector work on the Defence Optimisation Programme (DEOP).

What will you do

• Ensure all design information is delivered to the project team to meet the project programme and project cost plan.
• Ensure all design information is buildable in a safe manner and is of a quality matching the project design stage.
• Ensure the design information meets the Contractor’s Proposals, Employer’s Requirements or brief.
• Identify and schedule any deviations.
• Add value to the project through sensible and practical Value Engineering, seeking alternative options in design whilst maintaining the essence and quality of the design through all stages of the design process.
• Drive the supply chain management of the finished product through leading, motivating and managing the external consultants.
• Define the scope of services of each Design Team consultant through the use of a Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Review the Design Teams BIM capabilities and deliveries and assist in preparing the Project BIM Execution Plan.

You will bring

• Registered and construction industry professional, e.g., Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer.
• Extensive experience within the construction industry post qualification.
• Ability to lead an external design team.
• Ability to become a trusted and valued member of a site-based team.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

What we provide

• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Industry leading pension scheme.
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Wellbeing leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.

Belong at Lendlease

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment, and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method. We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling, and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or disabled.