Design Manager

Sphere Solutions Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions Ltd in Cardiff seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead design coordination on a major £50m construction project from pre-construction through to completion.

You will manage design consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders, review architectural, structural and MEP designs, and ensure compliance with building regulations, planning conditions and client requirements while keeping milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience with main contractors on large-scale projects (£20m+).
• Strong knowledge of building design and project delivery.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and planning requirements.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Architecture or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate architectural, structural and MEP designs.
• Ensure designs meet regulations, planning conditions and client requirements.
• Manage design programmes and align with construction milestones.
• Identify design risks and buildability challenges.
• Chair design team meetings and report progress to senior management.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams for delivery.
• Maintain quality, sustainability, and health and safety standards.

Skills

Design Manager

Main Contractor

Construction Projects

Buildability

UK Regulations

Education

Degree in Construction/Architecture/Engineering

Job description

DESIGN MANAGER

Role: Design Manager

Location: Cardiff

Sector: Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive Salary + Package + Bonus

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Design Manager to join a major £50m construction project in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile development, taking responsibility for design coordination from pre-construction through to project completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in design management within a main contractor environment, with experience delivering large-scale construction projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the design management process throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to completion
• Managing and coordinating design consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Reviewing and coordinating architectural, structural and MEP design information
• Ensuring designs meet building regulations, planning conditions and client requirements
• Managing design programmes and ensuring information is delivered in line with construction milestones
• Identifying and managing design risks, technical challenges and buildability issues
• Chairing design team meetings and reporting progress to senior management
• Working closely with commercial and operational teams to support successful project delivery
• Ensuring quality, sustainability, health and safety standards are maintained throughout the project

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry
• Experience working for a main contractor on large-scale construction projects, ideally valued at £20m+
• Strong technical knowledge of building design, construction methods and project delivery
• Good understanding of UK building regulations, planning requirements and construction processes
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline