Design Manager

We Are Footprint; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Footprint is recruiting a Design Manager to oversee design delivery for projects valued £8m–£12m. You will lead the design process from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating architects, engineers and subcontractors to ensure buildable, compliant solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of building regulations, technical drawings, and the ability to manage multiple design packages while maintaining project timelines and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering projects of similar value and scale (£8m–£12m).
• Background in new-build construction (care homes, commercial or industrial).
• Strong understanding of the design process, technical drawings and building regulations.
• Confident in managing consultants and coordinating multiple design packages.
• Good communication and organisational skills to keep projects moving.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through completion.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, engineers and subcontractors.
• Review drawings and specifications for practicality, compliance and buildability.
• Manage design programmes and ensure information is issued on time.
• Identify and resolve design issues before they affect progress on site.
• Work with Project Manager and site team for smooth delivery.
• Review design changes and assess impact on cost, programme and quality.
• Ensure designs meet building regulations and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Design management

Coordination with consultants

Building regulations knowledge

Project lifecycle understanding

Communication

Health & safety compliance

Education

Relevant construction/design qualifications

Job description

Design Manager

We're recruiting for an established construction and development business looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of projects valued between £8m and £12m.

The company delivers a range of developments, including care homes, commercial and industrial buildings, with a focus on quality, buildability and successful project delivery.

The Role

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, engineers and subcontractors.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure designs are practical, compliant and buildable.
• Manage design programmes and ensure information is issued in line with project deadlines.
• Identify and resolve design issues before they affect progress on site.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure a smooth delivery.
• Review design changes and assess their impact on cost, programme and quality.
• Ensure designs meet relevant building regulations and health and safety requirements.

About You

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience working on projects of a similar value and scale.
• Background in new-build construction, ideally care homes, commercial or industrial developments.
• Strong understanding of the design process, technical drawings and building regulations.
• Confident managing consultants and coordinating multiple design packages.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to keep projects moving.
• Relevant construction or design qualifications