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Design Manager

Aecom šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Full-time Manager

The Design Manager will lead design management projects, oversee sub-consultant contracts, and manage financial processes including invoicing and cash flow. They will also support team leadership, mentor junior staff, and ensure all project outputs meet quality and contractual standards.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager will lead design management projects, oversee sub-consultant contracts, and manage financial processes including invoicing and cash flow. They will also support team leadership, mentor junior staff, and ensure all project outputs meet quality and contractual standards.

Requirements

  • Candidates must possess strong technical and behavioral competencies, including a deep understanding of the design process and project programming. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and InDesign is required, along with relevant construction industry experience and commercial awareness.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options
  • Professional development
  • Mentoring
  • Training

Key Skills

Design management Project programming Commercial awareness MS Project Microsoft Excel Adobe InDesign Sub‑consultant contract oversight Financial invoicing Cash flow management Mentoring junior staff Quality compliance Design procedures implementation Construction industry knowledge Stakeholder communication Leadership Team collaboration Risk management Strategic planning Problem solving

About Aecom

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

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