Assistant Design Manager

Velocity Recruitment; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Design Manager for a Tier 1 main contractor in Leatherhead. The role offers hybrid working (1 day WFH) on a permanent, full-time basis, with a salary between £40,000 and £60,000 per year. Start ASAP, with notice periods respected.

The successful candidate will deliver major building projects across the region and receive mentoring from senior design leaders. Experience with main contractors or consultancies is valued, and Blue Light sector experience

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor, specialist sub-contractor, or consultancy.
• Architectural Technologist ready to transition into Design Management.
• Experience on Blue Light projects (Police, Fire, Ambulance) is a bonus.
• Available to start soon, though full notice periods will be honoured for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major building projects across the region.
• Mentor from senior design leaders on complex builds.

Skills

Main contractor

Design management

Blue Light sector

Job description

Want rock-solid job security with a Tier 1 Main Contractor?

Our client is a major Tier 1 main contractor sitting on multiple public and private sector frameworks. With a massive, future-proof pipeline of work, they are completely insulated from market volatility.

Due to continued growth, their Leatherhead team needs an Assistant Design Manager to help deliver major building projects across the region.

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum

Location: Leatherhead (Hybrid - 1 day WFH)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP (Notice periods respected)

Why Apply?

• Future-Proof Pipeline: Join a business backed by long-term framework agreements.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours plus 1 day a week working from home.
• Variety of Sectors: Deliver projects across Blue Light, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Justice, Science, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Retail, and Leisure.
• Career Progression: Receive direct mentoring from senior design leaders on complex builds.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Background: Experience working for a main contractor, specialist sub-contractor, or consultancy.
• Step-Up Opportunity: We are especially keen to hear from experienced Architectural Technologists ready to transition into Design Management.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience on Blue Light projects (Police, Fire, Ambulance) is a huge bonus, though not essential.
• Availability: Ready to start soon, though full notice periods will be honoured for the right person.

Next Steps

This is a confidential search, and interviews are moving quickly.