Design Manager

Breakthrough Consulting Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to join their innovative team. This role involves leading design efforts on diverse projects, from schools to luxury housing. With a strong focus on teamwork and professional development, the company offers a market-leading salary, profit share, and a flexible working policy. If you're passionate about construction and eager to advance your career, this opportunity promises growth and a supportive environment. Join a company recognized for its commitment to staff welfare and excellence in design.

Benefits

Profit Share

Car Allowance

26 Days Holiday

Flexible Working Policy

Life Assurance

Annual Development Review

Training Fees Paid

Career Path Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in design management or similar role.
• Experience with projects ranging from GBP5M to GBP20M.

Responsibilities

• Support the bid team in developing tenders for projects.
• Coordinate design solutions and manage project processes.

Skills

Design Management

Construction Knowledge

Team Coordination

Commercial Awareness

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

An award winning Kent main contractor (Inc. Best use of BIM) is looking to develop its team by recruiting a Design Manager (could be a Design Coordinator looking to step up) who is looking to develop their career.

Key responsibilities for our Design Manager:

• Preconstruction You will be a part of the bid team supporting the development of tenders for projects that you will go onto be the Design Manager for.
• Delivery Identifying design opportunities as well as potential problems and then coordinating and developing the solution.
• Commercially aware Working with the QS to turn a profit
• Team coordination As well as your technical experience this role is also about taking a leading role in coordinating the various parties involved in the project to deliver the best possible design for the client, for the business and for the supply chain.
• Manage the process Ensure records are maintained

The ideal, but not essential, experience we are looking for in our new Design Manager:

• Worked for a main contractor on projects from GBP5M to GBP20M
• Worked on new build & refurbishment projects
• Worked on a range of projects. EG: schools, commercial, leisure, luxury housing
• 3+ years experience
• Passion for construction
• Willingness to learn and improve

In return our new Design Manager will receive:

• Market leading salary reviewed annually to make sure it stays that way
• Profit share Paid 11 out of 12 years. First GBP3,600 tax free
• Car allowance plus mileage
• 26 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
• Pension
• Flexible working policy
• Life assurance
• Annual development review
• Training 80% of all staff are chartered and fees paid for
• Career path They are expanding & are looking for people to become a Senior Design Manager leading a team of design managers/ design coordinators.

The Company

Established over 50 years ago this family focussed main contractor prides itself on teamwork, both within the company as well as with clients and the supply chain.

Highlights

• • Staff turn over rate of just 1.8%PA They have a track record of looking after staff, delivering on their promises and promoting from within
  • Investors in people Platinum
  • Constructing Excellence - Integration & Collaborative working award
  • RICS Best use of BIM award
  • 10 NFB awards including Contractor of the Year
  • They have established a KTP or Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Kent to monitor the performance of their buildings from both a utilities/ carbon footprint point of view and from the point of view of the people using the building. IE: do exam results improve or does staff productivity improve. This then feeds back into the design phase of the next project in order to give clients even better design and better value for money.

It is an innovative place it is to work. People are well looked after, well paid and if you re looking to progress your career as a Design Manager then send me your CV and let s have a chat.