Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Brandon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unknown company is seeking a Design Manager to join their team on Defence projects in Suffolk. The successful candidate will work within a team to review technical compliance and design management, focusing on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also coordinating on-site design and managing external consultants.

Key responsibilities include liaising between design, client, and delivery teams, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance, and driving an efficient design

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Experience in Design Management for a Main Contractor or Project Architect roles.
• BPSS security checks (project-specific).

Responsibilities

• Review technical compliance and design management in early feasibility and procurement stages.
• Monitor on-site design coordination and manage external consultants.
• Act as liaison between the design team, client and on-site delivery team.
• Drive design processes to align with project timelines and commercial targets.

Skills

BIM knowledge

Design management

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory compliance

Education

Civil/Construction/Architecture degree or HNC

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Suffolk

Salary: c.£50,000-£55,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project: An award-winning Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across the region are looking for a Design Manager to join the business working on Defence projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Design Manager will work in a team to review technical compliance and design management, focusing on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
• Working in a team to ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience in either a Design Management role for a Main Contractor or Project Architect position.
• BIM and Digital Construction knowledge would be advantageous.
• Previous Roles May Include: Technical Manager | Assistant Design Manager | Design Manager | Design Coordinator | Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills:

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

This position is subject to project-specific security checks (at least BPSS standard)