Design Manager

We Are Footprint; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the UK is seeking an experienced Design Manager to coordinate design elements of multiple projects. This hybrid role based in Manchester involves leading the design process and ensuring compliance with all regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing complex developments and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in main contracting, ideally on residential or student accommodation projects.
• Background in managing design on complex, multi-million-pound developments.
• Good technical knowledge of construction methods, regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple design packages and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from tender through to completion.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure designs are compliant with planning, building regs, and client specifications.
• Identify risks, design clashes, and potential programme impacts early.
• Support value engineering and contribute to build-ability reviews.
• Work closely with project, commercial, and planning teams to align design and delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Coordination

Job description

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Package

A well-regarded construction company specialising in large-scale residential and student accommodation schemes is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager. With projects ranging up to £80 million, this is a key role in managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.

About the Role

As Design Manager, you'll be responsible for coordinating the design elements of multiple live and pre-construction projects. You'll ensure that all design information is delivered on time, aligns with project requirements, and supports cost-effective, buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from tender through to completion
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure designs are compliant with planning, building regs, and client specifications
• Identify risks, design clashes, and potential programme impacts early
• Support value engineering and contribute to build-ability reviews
• Work closely with project, commercial, and planning teams to align design and delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in main contracting, ideally on residential or student accommodation projects
• Background in managing design on complex, multi-million-pound developments
• Good technical knowledge of construction methods, regulations, and industry standards
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage multiple design packages and deadlines simultaneously

What's on Offer

• Salary in the region of £65,000 - £75,000
• Competitive package including pension, bonus, and benefits
• Flexible hybrid working, with Manchester as the base