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MMC Design Manager
Design Manager (MMC) Location: Flexible (Dartford, Manchester, Nottingham or Worksop preferred)
We're looking for a dynamic Design Manager to join our Technology & Innovation team. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the future of construction through the development and delivery of multi-disciplinary, product-led building systems. You'll apply your technical expertise and design management skills in a forward-thinking environment focused on decarbonisation, productivity and innovation. If you're passionate about transforming the industry and thrive on solving complex challenges across sectors, we'd love to hear from you.
Want to shape the future of construction? Lead cross-sector design teams to develop scalable kits of parts for construction projects—driving innovation, consistency and real-world impact. Then read on.
Role Responsibilities Drive the development of standardised building systems and kits of parts across programmes, ensuring compliance, flexibility and sector relevance. Lead conceptual design for construction projects, aligning outputs with performance, safety and regulatory standards. Collaborate with product teams to refine materials and systems, supporting decarbonisation and MMC innovation. Shape design briefs and guide early-stage decision-making through option studies and rationalisation. Champion DfMA principles to optimise concept designs for repeatable, scalable delivery. Support BIM workflows and digital integration to ensure clarity and traceability across disciplines. Manage internal and external teams, lead collaborative design reviews and uphold governance standards across the supply chain. Work closely with our in-house manufacturing facility for a kit of parts approach.
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Core Skills And Experience Required Degree in Engineering, Architecture or similar industry experience Working towards or holding chartered status Able to manage design process that ustilises DFMA Knowledge of standardised components Knowledge of Eurocodes, Building Safety and JSPs Ability to identify critical design interfaces
If you want to play a key role in shaping and delivering repeatable, product-based strategies in critical sectors, apply today.
About Us We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
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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.
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