Design Manager

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

Job summary

Main Contractor in Essex is seeking a Design Manager to join the team on permanent projects across the Education, Commercial, Defence, and Science sectors. The role focuses on early feasibility and pre-construction work, with involvement in on-site design coordination and managing external consultants.

The successful candidate will have extensive design management experience, knowledge of construction methodologies, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• 5+ years experience with a Main Contractor.
• Experience on Education sector projects.
• Knowledge of design and build contracts would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at early feasibility and procurement stages.
• Monitor on-site design coordination and manage external consultants.
• Support pre-construction processes and project delivery.

Skills

Design management

Pre-construction

Frameworks experience

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in 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.