Design Manager

Borne Resourcing Ltd |; Caterham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor in Caterham is seeking a Design Manager to oversee complex Design & Build projects across education, leisure, and public sectors. The role involves managing design coordination, supporting buildability reviews, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of compliance and technical delivery. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Design Manager or D&B Coordinator role for a main contractor.
• Background in complex refurbishments, cut & carve, or public-sector buildings.
• Strong knowledge of design compliance and delivery programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage design coordination from pre-construction through delivery.
• Work with external consultants, internal teams, and specialist subcontractors.
• Support buildability reviews, design risk management, and compliance.

Skills

Design coordination

Project management

Buildability knowledge

Communication skills

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Design Manager

Surrey
Posted: 01/08/2025

£75K- £90K / Year
J29057

Save Share Apply Design Manager | D&B Refurb & New Build | Surrey | Permanent

An opportunity for a capable and practical Design Manager to take the lead on complex D&B projects across education, leisure, residential, and public-sector schemes in London and the South East.

You'll be based at the company's head office in Caterham, reporting to an Operations Director or Project Lead, and working closely with site teams, consultants, and client representatives. Projects typically range from £5m£20m and include heritage refurbishments, heavy cut & carve, and new build community facilities.

The Role
• Office-based Design Manager role supporting D&B delivery across multiple sectors
• Managing design coordination from pre-construction through delivery
• Working with external consultants, internal teams, and specialist subcontractors
• Supporting buildability reviews, design risk management, and compliance
• Projects include schools, leisure centres, retail refurbishments, and residential blocks

What they're looking for
• 5+ years' experience in a Design Manager or D&B Coordinator role for a main contractor
• Background in complex refurbishments, cut & carve, or public-sector buildings
• Strong knowledge of buildability, design compliance, and delivery programmes
• Confident leading design meetings and coordinating consultant teams
• Not from an architectural practice this is a delivery-focused role

The Company
A well-established regional main contractor delivering quality-driven D&B and traditional projects across London and the South East. Known for their work in the education, public, and heritage sectors, they typically deliver schemes in the £5m£20m range with a focus on compliance, coordination, and technical delivery.

Also known as: Design Manager, Design & Build Manager, Technical Coordinator

Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin 07551 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
Contractor-trained Design Manager? Let's talk.