Design Manager

Velocity Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to join their retail and interiors division. The role involves managing fit‑out projects for high‑street brands with values ranging from £500k to £5m. The ideal candidate should have experience in refurbishment projects and strong communication skills. Excellent IT skills and a focus on innovation are essential. This presents a great opportunity for career growth in a stable environment with generous remuneration options.

Benefits

Long-term career prospects

Generous remuneration

Qualifications

• Experience working as a lead Architect or for a main contractor on fit‑out or refurbishment projects.
• Proven track record of taking projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong numeracy and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage project proposals and negotiate designer agreements.
• Review project designs ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Produce and manage a design programme and information schedule.

Skills

Retail fit‑out experience

Good communication skills

Ability to form effective relationships

Innovative mindset

Excellent IT skills

Education

Professional Membership in Building or Design

Job description

Position Design Manager

Location: Warrington

Pay Rate £400 - £480-a-day

The Role

An exciting opportunity as one of UK's largest main contractors is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their retail and interiors division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK's most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £1.5bn and over 2000 employees nationwide.

You will be working on Retail fit‑out projects for leading high‑street brands with project values generally ranging from £500k to £5m; experience working on fit‑out or refurbishment projects previously is essential.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the proposals
• Produce and negotiate the project‑specific designer agreements, scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and fully understood by all parties
• Ensure the project design is reviewed, mitigating Health & Safety issues
• Produce & manage a realistic design programme & information required schedule satisfying design, procurement & construction requirements
• Provide input into the design team PDR’s
• Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement programmes and innovation

Candidate Experience

• The successful individual will have worked for a main contractor or as lead Architect on fit‑out or refurbishment projects previously
• It is recommended that they are working towards Professional Membership and professional qualifications in Building or Design relevant to the business stream
• Retail fit‑out experience would be preferred
• Good communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure
• The individual should have a desire to continuously pursue innovation & development, with a focus on the customer and the relevant business stream
• The individual will have been the lead on projects previously and will have experience taking projects from inception through to completion
• Excellent IT skills, numeracy and good written communications skills are required

The Plus Points

This is a great opportunity to further your career with this leading main contractor and work in a stable environment. Long‑term career prospects are on offer for the successful applicant along with a generous remuneration.