Contract Design Manager for Live Build Projects

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process on live Design & Build projects in the UK. The role covers tender through to completion, coordinating with pre-construction, commercial and site teams, and managing consultants and CDPs.

Based in Luton with flexible across project sites, the contract is a 3-month fixed-term, full-time role, with standard hours 8:30am–5:30pm and occasional additional time to meet programme requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Architecture or related discipline.
• Valid CSCS card supported by a recognised qualification.
• SMSTS desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design process from tender through to completion and handover.
• Support pre-construction and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage full design, Design & Build schemes and Contractor Designed Packages (CDPs).
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and specialist subcontractors.
• Review designs for buildability improvements and value engineering.
• Attend design meetings and drive progress against programme.

Skills

Design coordination

Design management

Main contractor

Project lifecycle

Consultant management

Power Project

BIM/Revit (advantage)

Communication

Education

Construction management degree

CSCS card

SMSTS desirable

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Power Project

Revit

Job description

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process on live Design & Build projects in the UK. The role covers tender through to completion, coordinating with pre-construction, commercial and site teams, and managing consultants and CDPs.

Based in Luton with flexible across project sites, the contract is a 3-month fixed-term, full-time role, with standard hours 8:30am–5:30pm and occasional additional time to meet programme requirements.