Design Manager

Location: London

Project: Science and Research Based Project

Full-Time

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is a leading force in delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. Through technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we ensure that every project achieves the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and performance.

The Role

As a Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all design information is delivered on time, to the required quality, and in line with contractual obligations. Working closely with senior leaders, project teams, and external partners, you will help to drive design from early concept through to construction and handover.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of project delivery, ensuring design outputs are fully coordinated, compliant, and optimised for buildability, safety, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the review, control, and distribution of design information across all project stages. Support compliance with design management procedures and contractual obligations. Oversee the delivery of design outputs with consideration for programme, buildability, safety, maintenance, and technical suitability. Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external designers to ensure effective collaboration. Support construction and handover activities, including technical queries, quality assurance, and documentation. Report on design progress and contribute to design reviews and risk management processes.

About You

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Design Manager who can work confidently across complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You will bring:

Degree in an Architectural or Engineering discipline (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.). Chartered status 5+ years' experience in design management, with exposure to multiple sectors and procurement routes. Strong knowledge of end-to-end design management, from concept to handover. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels. A proactive approach to problem-solving, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Shape the success of landmark projects that make a lasting impact. Work within a collaborative and expert technical team committed to excellence. Access to cutting-edge tools, digital platforms, and innovation initiatives. A culture that champions sustainability, inclusivity, and continuous learning. A competitive package with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

 

👉 Apply now to take the next step in your career and play a key role in delivering technical excellence across our projects.

 

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com