Design Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Site Angels
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Kingussie, Highland
Summary: The Design Manager role involves leading design direction for high-end bespoke residential projects in Scotland's Highland region. This senior leadership position requires a blend of design excellence, commercial awareness, and hands-on project delivery. The successful candidate will oversee project management through all RIBA stages while mentoring an internal design team. The role also includes strategic collaboration with the business owner and travel to remote locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead design direction across multiple bespoke and high-end residential projects
- Manage projects through all RIBA stages
- Oversee technical production and coordination
- Maintain design integrity throughout construction
- Mentor and lead an internal design team
- Work closely with the business owner to influence strategic growth
- Travel across remote Highland locations (including islands)
Key Skills:
- 8–10+ years’ architectural / design leadership experience
- Strong portfolio of high-quality, buildable design
- Commercial awareness and programme control experience
- Knowledge of Scottish construction methods and contracts
- Confident leadership and decision-making ability
- Full UK driving licence
Salary (Rate): £55,000/year
City: Kingussie
Country: Scotland
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Design Manager – Create Exceptional Buildings in Extraordinary Places
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a growing Highland construction business delivering high-end bespoke residential projects in some of Scotland’s most spectacular locations.
This is not a desk-bound design role.
This is a senior leadership position combining design excellence, commercial awareness and hands-on project delivery — shaping the future of a progressive family-run business.
The Opportunity
- You will:
- Lead design direction across multiple bespoke and high-end residential projects
- Manage projects through all RIBA stages
- Oversee technical production and coordination
- Maintain design integrity throughout construction
- Mentor and lead an internal design team
- Work closely with the business owner to influence strategic growth
- Travel across remote Highland locations (including islands)
What We’re Looking For
- 8–10+ years’ architectural / design leadership experience
- Strong portfolio of high-quality, buildable design
- Commercial awareness and programme control experience
- Knowledge of Scottish construction methods and contracts
- Confident leadership and decision-making ability
- Full UK driving licence
The Right Person
- You’ll thrive here if you:
- Care deeply about craftsmanship and detail
- Enjoy autonomy and accountability
- Prefer entrepreneurial environments over corporate structures
- Want to help shape a growing business
Career Progression
Clear pathway to Associate Director with potential shareholding based on agreed milestones.