Design Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Design Manager / Design Coordinator to join the project delivery team at Stansted Airport. The successful candidate will support the Head of Design in coordinating between design consultants, internal stakeholders, and the construction delivery team to ensure all design documentation is fully aligned, compliant, and buildable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced design professional with a strong understanding of construction coordination and multidisciplinary design management, ideally within an operational or complex infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Design in managing and coordinating the design process across all project stages.

• Act as a key liaison between design consultants, engineering teams, and construction managers.

• Ensure design information is delivered in accordance with programme, quality standards, and budget constraints.

• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Manage design queries and facilitate design review meetings and workshops.

• Support change control processes and maintain version control of design documentation.

• Ensure coordination between design disciplines (architectural, structural, M&E).

• Assist in identifying risks, resolving clashes, and ensuring constructability of design solutions.

• Promote best practices in safety, quality, and sustainability within design coordination activities.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Design Manager or Design Coordinator, ideally on airport, infrastructure, or complex building projects.

• Strong understanding of design and construction processes and sequencing.

• Ability to interpret drawings, technical documents, and specifications.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with experience managing consultant and contractor interfaces.

• Proficiency in design collaboration tools (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or equivalent).

• Relevant qualification in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

• Knowledge of airport operational environments is advantageous.

• SMSTS, CSCS, and Airside Pass (or eligibility to obtain) desirable.

Package

• Competitive day rate (£(Apply online only .

• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.

• Exciting role within one of the UK s key aviation infrastructure environments.