Design Manager

ICDS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Continuous professional development

Employee referral programme (£5,000 incentive)

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Longterm career growth within an expanding division

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Design Manager for their growing division. The successful candidate will manage the entire design process from preconstruction to completion, overseeing projects ranging between £20m and £100m. Essential qualifications include proven experience in design management within a main contractor environment, strong knowledge of construction processes, and commercial awareness to meet budget constraints. The role offers long-term career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design Management role within a main contractor environment (UK or Ireland).
• Strong understanding of construction processes and design coordination.
• Ability to challenge design development against budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from preconstruction through to completion.
• Oversee design coordination on projects typically ranging from £20m to £100m.
• Engage closely during preconstruction, reviewing tender information and identifying risks.
• Engage during tender review and preconstruction to support successful delivery.

Skills

Design Management experience

Construction processes knowledge

Commercial awareness

Budget awareness

Job description

We are working with a privately owned main contractor with over 70 years experience delivering construction projects across Ireland and the UK.

The business specialises in residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed use developments. The UK division is experiencing significant growth, with a strong pipeline of largescale residential and mixed use projects secured and further expansion planned.

As part of this continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their UK delivery team.

The Role

• This is a key position within the Project Delivery Team, working alongside the Project Manager and commercial team.
• You will manage and coordinate the design process from preconstruction through to completion.
• You will oversee design coordination on projects typically ranging from £20m to £100.
• The role involves close engagement during preconstruction, reviewing tender information, identifying risks and supporting successful project delivery.

About You

• Proven experience in a Design Management role within a main contractor environment (UK or Ireland)
• Strong understanding of construction processes and design coordination
• Commercial awareness and ability to challenge design development against budget constraints

What’s On Offer

• 26 days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Continuous professional development and structured career progression
• Employee referral programme (£5,000 incentive)
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Longterm career growth within an expanding UK division