Design Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the healthcare and education sectors is seeking a Design Manager for a new £20m project in Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidate will drive design management and compliance during the project's pre-construction phase, ensure technical solutions are adhered to, and have significant experience in construction and design coordination.

Benefits

Health benefits

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages.
• Knowledge of single and 2-stage tenders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical compliance and design management during procurement.
• Monitoring on-site design coordination.

Skills

Construction methodology

Design & Build contracts

Technical compliance

Design coordination

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: ASAP

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.

Desirable Experience:

• 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.