Senior Design Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
Overview We have an opportunity for a Design Manager to join our team in Amsterdam. The Design Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the design process on allocated projects or packages, ensuring that design outputs are compliant, deliverable and aligned with client requirements, statutory regulations and contractual obligations. The role works closely with Senior Design Managers, project teams, consultants and the wider supply chain to deliver coordinated, buildable and cost-effective design solutions. The Design Manager plays a central role in ensuring design integration, supporting risk management and driving value through technical solutions. John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. Responsibilities Design Coordination Manage the production and delivery of design information in line with programme requirements. Coordinate the inputs of consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve fully integrated design solutions. Support the development and management of design programmes, deliverables and reporting. Ensure timely resolution of design queries and interface issues across disciplines. Quality & Compliance Review design documentation for accuracy, compliance and alignment with specifications. Monitor statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure design outputs meet obligations. Record, manage and communicate design risks, ensuring residual risks are addressed. Support the Senior Design Manager in design reviews, workshops and client presentations. Essential Experience Proven experience in design management or technical coordination within construction or a related sector. Strong knowledge of design processes, building regulations and industry standards. Experience in managing consultants and subcontractor design packages. Desirable Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management capability. Essential Qualifications Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in design coordination or management roles. Knowledge of statutory compliance, design risk management Additional Information Competitive salary 26 days annual Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our People and Recruitment Commitment At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team. All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland
Core Responsibilities
The Design Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the design process to ensure outputs are compliant, deliverable, and aligned with client requirements. They work closely with project teams and consultants to ensure design integration, risk management, and the delivery of cost-effective solutions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in design coordination or management within the construction sector is required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave
- Pension
- Unlimited learning and development opportunities
About John Sisk & Son Ltd
Industry: Construction
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Founded in Cork and family-owned Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 165 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,500 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery. Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.