Design Manager

Saxton Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Saxton Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager to lead design teams on Design & Build schemes across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The role covers projects from £5m up to £25m, delivering quality, value and on-time performance with a trusted contractor.

You will coordinate with architects and engineers, manage client relationships and drive design delivery for challenging regional schemes, ensuring robust programmes and collaborative working practices.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Design & Build schemes.
• Ability to lead design teams and coordinate with architects.
• Track record on projects from £5m+.
• Client liaison and value engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers.
• Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value.
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process.
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Coordination

Quality & value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Building Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Design Manager - East Midlands

Design Manager - a leading privately-owned contractor is searching for a Design Manager to join their growing operations team delivering Design & Build projects across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. This role is exclusive with Saxton Recruitment and offers an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to join a highly successful contractor with a robust pipeline.

Our client has a track record delivering projects across frameworks such as SCAPE, Crown Commercial Services, Department for Education (DfE) and PAGABO ranging from 5m - 25m.

Why Apply:

Our client has a full order book for 2027 and into 2028 and can offer excellent opportunities for development and progression as the region expands over the next 5 years.

You will have the opportunity to deliver some of the regions 'key projects' across a range of sectors - and offer stability and career development.

Whether it's a new academy, a state-of-the-art health facility, or a commercial development, you'll be part of projects that genuinely make a difference.

Key Benefits:

• Diverse Projects: Engage in projects ranging from 5m to 20m across various sectors
• Career Progression: Benefit from structured development programs and clear advancement pathways
• Supportive Environment: Experience a collaborative culture that values traditional principles and fair practices
• Work-Life Balance: Focus on employee well-being and personal development

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
• Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

The Package:

• Basic salary of 60,000 - 70,000 (DOE)
• Company Car or Car Allowance ( 6,000)
• Bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• Private healthcare, pension, and life assurance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record working as a Design Manager delivering D&B projects ( 5m+) for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Key Roles - Design Manager / Design & Build Manager

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