Design Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Company car / car allowance

Generous pension scheme

Private medical

Hybrid working

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their leading UK Tier 2 main contractor. You will guide the design process from tender through to completion, coordinating with in-house planners, architects and QS.

The role focuses on delivering compliant, on-time designs within budget across residential, industrial, commercial and retail sectors. You will manage the on-site design process, collaborate with project teams, and ensure design deliverables meet standards and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering design management on complex construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage design across pre-construction and construction stages.
• Strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site design process in line with design management procedures.
• Coordinate with planners, architects and quantity surveyors to ensure design clarity and coverage.
• Ensure designs meet required standards and align with project budgets and schedules.

Job description

Are you a Design Manager looking for an opportunity to join a highly regarded UK leading Tier 2 main contractor working across various sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial and retail?

My client has been going over 130 years operating both as a Main Contractor and Developer, carrying out their own developments in various sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial and retail.

Due to continued growth my client is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their close knit Design and Pre‑construction team. As Design Manager you will be working closely with the Design, Pre‑Construction,Technical and Divisional teams managing the overall design process from tender stage through to completion of design.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all designs meet the required standards and are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with the project teams to ensure that the design is coordinated with other disciplines, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met. You will also ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

The role of a Design Manager

Manage the on‑site design process in accordance with the Design Management processes and procedures.

Sitting in the Design team you will be working closely with the project teams consisting of in‑house planners, architects and quantity surveyors to ensure a superior client outcome and experience.

The role will involve overseeing the entire design process, from initial concept development to final delivery, and you will be expected to provide guidance and support to the design team throughout the project life cycle.

Duties of a Design Manager

• Management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule.
• Design input at both pre‑construction and construction stage of projects
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules.
• Attending necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits for a Design Manager

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Annual Leave
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Private Medical
• Hybrid Working
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