Assistant Design Manager – Leatherhead – Tier 1 Main Contractor

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

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of a major Tier 1 main contractor, seeks an Assistant Design Manager to deliver significant building projects across the Leatherhead area. The role offers £40,000–£60,000 per annum with a hybrid working pattern (1 day WFH).

You'll work alongside senior design leaders, benefit from mentoring, and play a key part in design management across Blue Light, healthcare, education and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor, specialist sub-contractor, or consultancy.
• Keen to hear from Architectural Technologists ready to transition into Design Management.
• Experience on Blue Light projects is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering major building projects across the Leatherhead region.
• Support design leaders with coordination across teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to design management processes and project delivery.

Skills

Architectural Technologist

Main contractor experience

Design management

Blue Light projects experience

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.