Great people make great business and here at blu-3 we want to be an employer of choice. We want to employ the best, be the very best and deliver excellence at all times.
Design Manager – Large-Scale Project | Groningen, Netherlands
Join a high-impact project and shape the future of construction design!
We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design aspects of an exciting, large-scale construction project in Groningen, Netherlands. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a major contract, working on an ambitious development that will make a lasting impact.
What you’ll be doing
As a Design Manager, you’ll take ownership of the design process from tender through to completion, ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders. You will:
- Lead design project meetings and manage external design teams
- Ensure client requirements are met while driving innovation and value engineering
- Maintain design schedules, oversee documentation, and ensure compliance with regulations
- Drive forward value engineering and innovation into the project designs
- Keep up to date with evolving legislation and codes of practice
What we’re looking for
- A HNC/HNC/ degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Excellent communication skills to confidently present ideas and liaise with stakeholders
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset, capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in temporary work designs and external public realm designs will be advantageous
What we can offer you
- Attractive salary
- Healthcare scheme
- EAP
- Modern, spacious offices with access to our onsite gym
- 24 days holidays plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
- Holiday purchasing scheme
- Regular social activities
We believe in embracing difference and we are committed to building an including and diverse workforce. We know that our diversity creates successful teams and delivers success, meaning all applicants will be treated fairly without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.