Design Manager

Blayze Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blayze Group in Manchester seeks a Design Manager to lead on a key regeneration and residential scheme. You will manage the design team, coordinate with client and professional team, and oversee design and construction through the build programme.

The role requires strong knowledge of the full construction process for residential developments, with experience in Main Contractor environments or technical architect roles, and a track record delivering housing projects.

Qualifications

• Design management experience in residential development schemes.
• Experience coordinating design with client and professional teams.
• Knowledge of delivery of residential projects within a main contractor context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and manage client interactions on site.
• Oversee design and construction with professional team and subcontractors.
• Resolve design and technical issues through the build programme.
• Oversee early stage design development and future phases planning.

Skills

Design management

Residential construction

Project coordination

Client liaison

Education

Engineering or architectural qualification

Job description

A career opportunity for a Design Manager to lead and support on a key regeneration and residential scheme in Manchester on behalf of an exciting and growing Regional Contractor in the North West of England, and predominantly established in Manchester. The project pipeline is secure and well-funded up to 2030 and beyond providing a strong career pathway for career progression.

The Design Manager will be supporting the project team on the delivery of a residential scheme currently on site responsible for managing the design team and client; and overseeing design and construction with the professional team and sub contractors, resolving all design and technical issues through the build programme. Additionally, the Design Manager will oversee the early stage design development and programme of future phases of the project.

We are looking for a Design Management professional that has strong technical knowledge of the full construction process of residential development schemes that include housing or new build apartment blocks.

You will have experience of working as a Design Manager within a Main Contractor environment or practice in a technical architect role, with significant design management experience with a professional Engineering or architectural qualification. Detailed knowledge and experience of delivery of residential projects is very desirable.