Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Hertford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Pension

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) in Hertfordshire is seeking a Design Manager to lead design delivery for a c£20m education sector project. The role covers feasibility through on-site coordination with a main contractor, offering a clear career path in a long-term education portfolio.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in design management, lead external consultants, and ensure technical compliance and timely delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
• Sector experience includes Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare or Life Science.
• Qualifications include an HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery from feasibility to on-site coordination for a c£20m new build.
• Act as liaison between design team, client and on-site delivery team.
• Ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance; manage external consultants.
• Drive design process to align with project timelines and budgets.

Education

HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology OR comparable qualification

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1440

Location: Hertfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£60,000-£75,000 basic (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project:

A market-leading, privately owned, Main Contractor with a secure, long-term pipeline of work across Hertfordshire is seeking a talented Design Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and support design delivery across an exciting long term education sector portfolio spanning Higher Education, High Schools, Academies and Primary Schools.

The Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for a new build project c£20m in value.

Duties & Responsibilities:

While focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, the Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.

• Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets

Desirable Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
• Sector experience to include one of the following:
  • Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Life Science
• Previous Roles May Include: Technical Manager | Assistant Design Manager | Design Manager | Design Coordinator | Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology OR comparable qualification.