Design Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to oversee technical compliance and design management for projects in Suffolk. The role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience with a Main Contractor and entails responsibilities in design coordination and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong practical construction knowledge and a relevant degree. A competitive package is offered, including a car allowance and pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Practical construction knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages.
• Monitor on-site design coordination.

Skills

Design management

Construction methodology

Planning legislation

Building Regulations

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC or Degree in Construction Management

HNC or Degree in Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Design Manager

Permanent

Job Ref:

Suffolk

ASAP

c 70k- 75k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, bonus etc.

Company & Project

Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with an established Main Contractor operating in the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Education sectors across Suffolk and Camrbidgeshire who currently growing their Design team with a new Design Manager to work on projects up to c 15m in single value.

The business holds places on a number of regional frameworks with a secured and growing pipeline of work for 2026 and beyond including c 10m projects near Thetford, Ipswich, Mildenhall and Cambridge.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages, and monitoring the on-site Design coordination.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skillset for this role.

Desirable Experience

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Regulations.
• Previous Roles: Technical Manager OR Assistant Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Design Co-ordinator OR Assistant Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.