Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Design Manager for a new healthcare project valued over £20m, currently in the Pre-Construction phase. The ideal candidate will manage design compliance and coordination, requiring significant experience in design and construction methodologies, and offering a competitive salary package including benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management.
• Monitor the on-site Design coordination.
• Coordinate design at procurement stages.

Skills

Technical compliance

Design management

Construction methodology

Design & Build contracts

Design coordination

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Architecture

Job description

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Salary: c£65k-£70k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A successful Main Contractor operating in the Healthcare, Commercial, MOD, Mixed-Use and Education sectors, are seeking to recruit a Design Manager to join a new project, currently in the Pre-Construction stages, work will start on site later in 2025. The project is a New Build in excess of £20m in value.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages, and monitoring the on-site Design coordination.

A process driven individual, with experience working across both pre-construction design and live project design coordination is essential for this position.

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, single and 2-stage tenders.
• Previous Roles: Technical Manager OR Assistant Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Design Co-ordinator OR Assistant Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.