Design Manager

Saxton Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group is seeking a Design Manager to oversee D&B projects in England. With a salary ranging from £62,500 to £72,500, the role emphasizes managing projects that positively impact communities. Candidates should have strong design management skills, familiarity with building regulations, and prior experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors. This position offers excellent career progression, training, and a chance to work on substantial projects as part of a reputable team.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Performance related bonus

Pension & Healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Genuine progression and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of architectural, M&E, structural, civil design solutions.
• Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.
• Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers.
• Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value.
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process.
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project.

Skills

Architectural design knowledge

M&E design solutions

Civil design knowledge

Experience in D&B projects

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Familiarity with Building Regulations

Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors

Job description

Design Manager - Nottingham

Design Manager - a Top 10 building contractor is searching for a Design Manager to join the growing technical team delivering prestigious D&B projects across the East Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to work with a leading contractor operating across education, healthcare, leisure, and MoD frameworks alongside delivering negotiated and competitively tendered developments with the commercial and mixed-use sectors.

Why Apply

Are you a Design Management professional with a passion for managing projects which make a REAL difference to the communities we live and work in?

Do you love taking hold of a project and managing from pre-construction phase through to handover?

Our client is one of the UK's leading construction groups, they have developed an excellent reputation for delivering quality buildings to programme, to budget and to the satisfaction of their clients which secures them a high level of repeat business.

They are a 'people friendly' business which is focussed on investment into the team's continued professional development, training. They champion progression, offer great packages - and flexible working too!

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of architectural, M&E, structural, civil design solutions
• Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations
• Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor

Responsibilities & Duties

• Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
• Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

Key Benefits

• Top 10 Building Contractor with excellent reputation
• Genuine progression and career opportunities
• Full order book for 2026 / 2027 / 2028
• Great training and development

Salary & Package

• Great basic salary of £62,500 - £72,500
• Company car or allowance
• Performance related bonus
• Pension & Healthcare

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Design Manager delivering construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor ranging from £5m+.

For any further information on this Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on 07776 194180.

Key Roles - Design Manager / D&B Manager / Design & Build Manager / Design Coordinator

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