Design Manager

Salter Grange; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a proactive Design Manager to coordinate nationwide projects valued at £5m – £20m. The role involves supporting the design function throughout the project lifecycle and enhancing collaborative working within the teams. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in new builds, and strong interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career advancement in a respected company.

Qualifications

• Experience in new build, modular, and MOJ projects.
• Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates management qualities to encourage effective team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project team comments and resolve design-related queries.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with subcontractors.
• Support the production of Contractor's Proposals.
• Oversee creation and validation of design information schedules to meet project goals.
• Contribute to Contractor's Proposals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure designs undergo thorough review for compliance and safety considerations.

Skills

Project management

Collaborative working

Strong interpersonal skills

Design management

Continuous improvement strategies

Education

HNC in Building Studies

Degree in Design Management or Architecture

Job description

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Base pay range

Salter Grange is in search of a proactive Design Manager to join one of the UK's largest privately‑owned construction, development, and property services companies.

With an impressive annual turnover of £2 billion and a busy schedule of projects, the company is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join them on nationwide government frameworks projects with values of £5m – £20m.

The successful Design Manager will be involved in the full project life cycle and be involved in an exciting £50m Commercial Fit‑Out/Refurbishment scheme in the UK to support the development and management of the design function within the business.

• Coordinate project team comments and resolve any design‑related construction queries with the design team
• A desire to constantly learn, improve and share knowledge and experience
• Demonstrating management qualities to encourage effective design team and construction team coordination and collaborative working to meet the Project goals
• Understanding the project requirements, including Client brief & business processes, and Employer Requirements
• Assisting in the mitigation of design risks as part of the team
• Take part in design coordination and design progress meetings with the design team and subcontractors, and ensure that design risk assessments are produced.
• Support in the production of the Contractor's Proposals.
• Collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders to formulate and oversee a pragmatic design timeline and information schedule.
• Championing the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and innovation.
• Verifying that designs undergo thorough review and validation to achieve compliance
• Mitigate health and safety concerns and address design intricacies
• HNC in Building Studies, Degree in Design Management or Architecture.
• Previous experience in the new build, modular, and MOJ experience.
• A positive ‘can‑do’ attitude, a sense of responsibility and a passion for collaborative working.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

If you are a motivated Design Manager and desire to accelerate your career by joining a highly respected Main Contractor in the UK, please apply with your CV using the provided link.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Management, Project Management, and Design

Industries: Construction, Building Construction, and Engineering Services

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Location: London Area, United Kingdom