Design Manager

Galliford Try; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Design Manager to oversee design processes across multiple projects in Guildford. The role involves managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, and leading design teams to deliver high-quality results. The company offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Understanding of buildability and ability to challenge designs.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Leading the design process and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Identifying and mitigating design risks throughout project stages.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Commercial acumen

Job description

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Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If sent, no fee will be applicable. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Design Manager - Guildford

An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around Guildford and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

What you will be doing:

• Managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, project and design teams for efficient development and delivery of designs.
• Leading the design process in accordance with Galliford Try Building Management System.
• Applying and monitoring compliance with CDM 2015, ensuring safety in design.
• Identifying and mitigating design risks and exploring opportunities throughout project stages.
• Assisting in the selection of designers and ensuring competency checks.
• Developing and agreeing on scope and responsibilities for consultants, managing project fee schedules.
• Developing the design programme with the Planner, managing Information Release Schedules, and monitoring progress and quality.
• Managing statutory and third-party processes like Planning, Building Control, BREEAM.
• Undertaking site inspections to ensure the as-built product meets design criteria.

About You:

• Experience and knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Awareness of H&S responsibilities and adherence to company policies.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Understanding of buildability and ability to challenge designs not meeting sequencing or methodology.
• Analytical with advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and present ideas concisely.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and experience managing the design change process.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try supports flexible working arrangements. Please specify any requirements to help us accommodate your application.

If you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diversity and inclusion, and may consider your application for other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to offering interviews to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria. Contact the Resourcing Partner for adjustments or further support.

A full job description is available upon request.

What We Can Offer:

Join a leading UK contractor with a £3.8 billion order book, working on high-profile projects with stability and growth opportunities. We invest in our people’s wellbeing, training, and career development, and promote flexible working practices.

• Generous holiday entitlement, with options to purchase additional days.
• Wide range of discounts and schemes including Cycle to Work, pension, share schemes, private medical, and professional memberships.

About Us:

Galliford Try is a major UK construction business committed to community, sustainability, and excellence. We aim to improve lives through infrastructure and building projects, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace.

For more information, contact Laura Mitchell at [e-mail].