Design Manager

Ridgeway and Co; Harlow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term career progression

Collaborative design and delivery team

Job summary

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for main contractor projects in Harlow, Essex. You will coordinate architectures, structural and M&E design teams, ensuring fully integrated designs are issued on programme.

The role requires a strong construction background, coordination of external design consultants, and thorough knowledge of building regulations. A permanent, full‑time position with a competitive salary awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating design across architecture, structure and M&E.
• Strong construction project background with coordinating external consultants.
• Knowledge of building regulations and technical approvals.
• Ability to maintain programme and quality while resolving design issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage design process from pre-construction to project completion.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and designers.
• Develop and manage design programmes, submissions and approvals.
• Identify and resolve design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure design information is coordinated, approved and issued on programme.
• Work with site management, commercial teams and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Review design info for compliance with regs and project specs.
• Monitor design progress and risks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Design coordination

Construction experience

Issue resolution

Regulatory knowledge

Team coordination

UK work eligibility

Education

Architectural/Engineering/Construction qualification

Job description

Design Manager - Construction

Location: Harlow, Essex

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Construction

Design Manager - Harlow

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join an established main contractor delivering construction projects in Harlow, Essex.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring architectural, structural and building services designs are fully coordinated and issued in line with project programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with a strong construction background to join an established contractor, offering a competitive salary of £90,000 - £100,000 per annum and the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist design consultants.
• Developing and managing design programmes, submissions and approval processes.
• Identifying, managing and resolving technical design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring design information is coordinated, approved and issued in line with construction programmes.
• Working closely with site management, commercial teams and project stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of projects.
• Reviewing design information for compliance with building regulations, project specifications and relevant standards.
• Monitoring design progress, managing design risks and ensuring key project deadlines are achieved.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Strong background in construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of architectural, structural and M&E design coordination.
• Experience managing external design consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction-stage design management, technical approvals and building regulations.
• Ability to identify and resolve design issues while maintaining programme and quality requirements.
• Relevant architectural, engineering or construction qualification preferred.
• Full right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £100,000 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position with an established main contractor.
• Opportunity to work on substantial construction projects.
• Long-term career progression within an established construction business.
• Collaborative working environment with experienced design and delivery teams.

We are keen to speak with Design Managers who have strong main contractor experience, excellent technical knowledge and a proven track record of managing construction projects.