Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is seeking a Design Manager for a highly regarded main contractor. The role focuses on early feasibility and procurement stages, with initial projects in the Education sector and PCSAs experience desirable.

Essex-based with a strong process-driven approach and attention to detail. Candidates should have 5+ years with a Main Contractor, design management experience, and familiarity with Design & Build contracts.

Qualifications

• Education sector project experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at early feasibility and procurement stages.
• Involvement in monitoring on-site design coordination and managing external consultants.

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1427

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£65k-£75k basic plus competitive package with car allowance, private healthcare, pension etc.

Company & Project: A highly regarded main contractor operating in the Education, Commercial, Defence, Mixed-Use and Science sectors, are seeking to recruit a Design Manager to join their business working across the full project lifecycle.

The Design Manager will be joining the business to work on projects predominantly in the Education sector and initially within Pre-Construction stages therefore previous experience with PCSAs is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management predominantly at early feasibility and procurement stages, but also with involvement monitoring the on-site Design coordination and managing external consultants.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skillset for this role.

Previous experience working on projects secured through frameworks would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
• 5 years+ experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts would be advantageous.
• Education sector project experience.
• 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.