Design Manager

Aldwych Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Design Manager in the Northern Home Counties to lead design management on new projects. The successful candidate will have experience with main contractors and a strong understanding of construction processes. This role offers a salary of up to £80,000 plus additional benefits, with opportunities for career progression in a stable environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Clear progression opportunities

Flexible approach to working

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor as a Design Manager.
• Track record delivering a variety of project types (not just residential).
• Strong technical knowledge of construction buildability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process on new-build projects.
• Coordinate between consultants and subcontractors.
• Drive technical delivery and manage design risks.

Skills

Design Management

Construction Buildability

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Design Manager - Northern Home Counties
Up to £80,000 + package

Are you a Design Manager looking for a long-term opportunity with a business that's growing steadily and sustainably? Do you have experience working with main contractors on a variety of projects? My Tier 1 main contractor is expanding their team in the Northern Home Counties - and they are looking for someone like you.

With a healthy project pipeline and multiple schemes due to start, this is a key role for someone who brings a calm, confident approach to managing the design process from early stages through delivery. If you've got main contractor experience and are looking for the right platform to grow, this could be it.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design management process on new-build projects

Coordinate between consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams

Drive technical delivery and manage design risks and compliance

Support planning applications and ensure buildable, cost-effective solutions

Chair design meetings and report into the senior leadership team

Requirements

Experience working for a main contractor as a Design Manager

Track record delivering a variety of project types (not just residential)

Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction buildability

Able to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines

Based in or able to cover sites across the Northern Home Counties

Up to £80,000 salary + car allowance + package

Clear progression opportunities as the team grows

A strong pipeline of secured projects

Stable, supportive working environment with long-term focus

Flexible approach to working and project location

Apply now to take the next step in your design management career. For more details, reach out to Vekshana at Aldwych Consulting

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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