Design Manager

  • AndersElite
  • Inverness, Highland
  • 31/03/2026
Contract Construction Architect and Design

Job Description

My client is looking to appoint a Design Manager in Inverness, on a contract basis, initially for 6 months. My client is a leading Tier 1 main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence and aviation.

The project is a new build prison where the team is currently 6 9 months from completion. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Design Manager, overseeing the 15 remaining work packages. The work packages include tasks such as landscaping, flooring, fit-outs, and internal joinery, alongside more complex prison-specific requirements.

The successful candidate must possess strong technical knowledge and collaborative behaviours to engage effectively with the team.

Experience and qualifications.

  • Experience in working as part of a Tier 1 contractor design team.
  • Experience of working on prison builds (desirable)
  • Security clearance - Disclosure Scotland Level 1
  • Design qualification
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Technical experience and knowledge.

Renumeration and contract details

  • Day or hourly rates based on experience
  • Inside IR35
  • At least one day on site ideally two days

This is a great opportunity to work for a Tier 1 contractor with the opportunity to join them on future projects. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on (phone number removed) or via email on (url removed)