Design Manager

Apple Inc.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Essex seeks a Design Manager to lead technical design management across early feasibility and procurement stages, with a focus on PCSAs and on-site coordination as projects progress.

You will oversee external consultants, ensure technical compliance, and drive a process‑driven approach with strong attention to detail. The role benefits from experience on Education sector projects and frameworks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management predominantly at early feasibility and procurement stages.
• Monitor on-site Design coordination and manage external consultants.
• Apply a process-driven approach with practical construction knowledge and keen eye for detail.

Skills

Design management

Early feasibility

Coordination

Frameworks experience

Education

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

Job description

Design Manager

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Salary: 65k - 75k Annual car allowance, private healthcare, p GBP

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy Summary

• Job Title: Design Manager
• Job Type: Permanent
• 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.