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Design Manager

Hdr 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom

Full-time Manager

The Design Manager will lead and coordinate multi-discipline design delivery teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. They are responsible for managing design programmes, client communication, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager will lead and coordinate multi-discipline design delivery teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. They are responsible for managing design programmes, client communication, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management and possess at least 7 years of experience in design consultancy. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture
  • Inclusive environment
  • Employee network groups
  • Professional development

Key Skills

Leadership Communication Project Management Multidisciplinary Design Coordination Client Relationship Management Technical Compliance Engineering Design Knowledge Architectural Design Knowledge Construction Management Team Mentorship Stakeholder Management Risk Management Budgeting Scheduling Design Standards Enforcement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Regulatory Knowledge Problem Solving Strategic Planning Cross‑functional Collaboration

About Hdr

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.

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