Design Manager

Urban Connect; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to oversee design proposals for major projects valued up to £70m. This role involves managing the development and relationships with clients and subcontractors, advising on buildability of designs, and ensuring costs remain within budget. The position offers a hybrid work model, primarily home-based with site visits as needed. Interested candidates can reach out to Kieran directly or apply with an updated CV.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design proposals and budgets.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Ability to provide design and construction advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of design proposals.
• Oversee project team relationships including clients and subcontractors.
• Advise on design proposals' buildability.

Job description

Urban Connect are currently supporting a Principal Contractor who are working on Thames Water Major Projects and Lot 4 Thames Valley Frameworks with project values up to £70m

The Design Manager will report into a Senior Design Manager and will have at least one designated Design Coordinator to support on their projects.

It offers true hybrid work, mostly home based but with travel to site and client offices where required. On the back of a fairly recent restructure this business is growing rapidly, particularly in the Thames region

Key Responsibilities will be:

• Manage the development and implementation of design proposals ensuring they meet customer requirements including budget constraints, presenting proposals for approval to the customer.
• Manage the relationship for the whole project team - with the client, subcontractors and professional team resolve any queries;
• Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design and construction teams on all packages.

This is a genuinely exceptional role with a business that has driven a major step forward in technical delivery across the Thames region, producing fully detailed design before construction to reduce cost risk and embracing 4D Design to align design and programme for true constructability.

If this sounds like it could be of interest, please reach out to Kieran Atherton directly on 07428104312 / [e-mail] or apply to this role with an up to date copy of your CV.