Design Manager

Ridgeway and Co; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process on high-profile residential construction projects in Henley-on-Thames. The role offers £95,000–£110,000 per annum and a permanent, full-time contract with progression opportunities.

You will coordinate architects, engineers and M&E consultants, ensure buildability and compliance with regulations, and lead external design teams through pre-construction to site handover.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor.
• Strong background in residential or mixed-use construction.
• Experience with multi-storey developments and apartments.
• Excellent ability to coordinate architects, engineers and M&E consultants.
• Knowledge of building regulations and technical approvals.
• Demonstrated leadership and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers.
• Managing design programmes, technical submissions and approvals.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and buildability.
• Identifying and resolving technical design issues and coordination conflicts.
• Ensuring design information is issued to site in line with construction programmes.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Commercial teams.
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations and project specifications.
• Managing design changes and monitoring consultant performance.

Skills

Design management

Residential construction

Multi-storey development

Coordination of consultants

Technical approvals

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant construction/architectural/engineering qualification

Job description

Design Manager - Residential Construction

Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Salary: £95,000-£110,000 per annum (proposed, subject to approval)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join an established main contractor delivering residential construction projects in Henley-on-Thames.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Design Manager with a main contractor background and experience delivering multi-storey residential developments and apartment schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers.
• Managing design programmes, technical submissions and approvals.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and buildability.
• Identifying and resolving technical design issues and coordination conflicts.
• Ensuring design information is issued to site in line with construction programmes.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Commercial teams.
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations and project specifications.
• Managing design changes and monitoring consultant performance.

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor.
• Strong experience in residential or mixed-use construction.
• Knowledge of multi-storey residential developments and apartment construction.
• Excellent understanding of architectural, structural and M&E coordination.
• Experience managing external design consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of construction-stage design management and technical approvals.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A relevant construction, architectural or engineering qualification is preferred.

What's on Offer?

• £95,000-£110,000 per annum (subject to approval).
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to work on substantial residential developments.
• Join an established main contractor.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.