Design Manager

Antrim, County Antrim
E-Frontiers

Design Manager – Job Specification

About Us

We are a leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. We deliver design and build contracts for end-user clients, specialising in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Data Centre, and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.
We are committed to creating spaces that enable the fourth industrial revolution while ensuring a positive environmental and social Legacy for communities worldwide. Our teams collaborate closely with clients and supply chain partners, maintaining a clear focus on delivery. Above all, we pride ourselves on executing first-class projects efficiently, without compromising safety or quality.

Role Overview

The Design Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all design-related activities across the project life cycle, ensuring alignment with construction requirements and client expectations. This role plays a key part in ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of all design deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design deliverables in accordance with construction requirements and client specifications
• Coordinate all design matters between key stakeholders, including clients, specialist designers, subcontractors, and the internal project team
• Oversee key design milestones, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards
• Manage and coordinate design changes, including quality assurance in line with consultants’ scopes of service
• Lead design meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Provide the project team with all necessary design information to support construction activities
• Co-lead the BIM coordination process alongside the BIM team
• Review and control construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical submittals
• Manage the as-built design package in collaboration with the project team
• Conduct site visits to ensure quality control during construction
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly design status reports

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, MEP, or a related discipline
• Several years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and products
• Basic understanding of fire protection and building physics
• Good spatial awareness and technical comprehension
• Proficiency in BIM and CAD software, as well as digital project management tools
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Sound knowledge of building standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage

What We’re Looking For

A proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in design coordination, a commitment to quality, and the ability to drive projects forward while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.