Assistant Design Manager

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the South West is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to support the management of MOD projects. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000 and a clear path towards becoming a full Design Manager. Candidates will gain hands-on experience with complex projects and receive support for their career progression.

Benefits

Long-term career progression

Opportunity to work on unique projects

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design from tender to delivery.
• Familiarity with technical assurance and compliance.
• Understanding of defence standards and framework compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing design from tender to delivery.
• Work with external consultants, MOD representatives, and subcontractors.
• Help coordinate design information flow and programme deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration with consultants

Job description

Overview

Assistant Design Manager MOD Projects
Location: South West
Salary: Up to £50,000

We are seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering MOD/DIO/Babcock schemes across the South West. This is a career development role with a clear route to becoming a full Design Manager, working on secured defence projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with managing design from tender to delivery.
• Work with external consultants, MOD representatives, and subcontractors.
• Support in technical assurance, compliance, and approvals.
• Help coordinate packages, design information flow, and programme deadlines.
• Gain exposure to framework compliance and defence standards.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £50K.
• Long-term career progression into full Design Management.
• Opportunity to work on unique and technically complex MOD projects.

Immediate interviews available.