Design Manager

Linear Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This Design Manager role leads the design process for landmark projects across Yorkshire, balancing technical requirements with client needs and budget constraints. You will coordinate design resources, manage teams, and drive innovation while ensuring compliance with RIBA stages and industry standards.

Candidates should have HNC/HND/BSc in Design Management or CIOB membership, main contracting experience on £5m–£40m schemes, and BIM/PSCA knowledge, with a proven ability to mentor colleagues and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction design and techniques.
• HNC/HND/BSc in Design Management, Construction, or related discipline, and/or CIOB membership.
• Main contracting experience delivering projects between £5m and £40m.
• Experience in pre-construction (PSCA) and BIM.
• The ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and foster collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full design process from bid to delivery, ensuring projects meet technical, commercial, and client requirements.
• Oversee design resources and coordinate design teams, suppliers, and partners to meet project goals.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, challenging briefs where needed to achieve the best outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures, RIBA stages, legislation, and industry standards.
• Manage design within budget constraints while fully incorporating customer requirements.
• Chair and coordinate design reviews, ensuring smooth communication between stakeholders.

Job description

Are you ready to lead high-profile projects, deliver intelligent design solutions, and be part of a business that’s redefining construction? As a Design Manager you would play a key role in creating iconic, innovative, and sustainable buildings across Yorkshire

We’re one of the UK’s most successful Tier 1 contractors, with a reputation for delivering excellence in sectors including healthcare, education, residential, leisure, defence, and commercial. In our Yorkshire region, we’re growing and we want you to be part of that journey.

The Role

As a Design Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and manage the full design process from bid to delivery, ensuring projects meet technical, commercial, and client requirements.
• Oversee design resources and coordinate design teams, suppliers, and partners to meet project goals.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, challenging briefs where needed to achieve the best outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures, RIBA stages, legislation, and industry standards.
• Manage design within budget constraints while fully incorporating customer requirements.
• Chair and coordinate design reviews, ensuring smooth communication between stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for a proven Design Manager who can hit the ground running. You will have:

• Strong knowledge of construction design and techniques.
• HNC/HND/BSc in Design Management, Construction, or related discipline, and/or CIOB membership.
• Main contracting experience delivering projects between £5m and £40m.
• Experience in pre-construction (PSCA) and BIM.
• The ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and foster collaborative working relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious team.
• Work on landmark projects across Cumbria, including education, public sector, civic, leisure, and healthcare schemes.
• Benefit from long-term career growth and development opportunities within a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor.
• Enjoy a varied workload across both site and office environments.