Design Manager

Caddick Construction Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Birthday day off

Ride to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Exclusive discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Caddick Construction Limited is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the preconstruction design on multiple East Midlands projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers and clients to deliver compliant, cost-effective designs on time.

The role requires proven main contractor experience in design and build, refurbishment, and strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations. You will lead the design team and ensure quality control across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager for a main contractor.
• Experience in design and build, new build and refurbishment projects.
• Good knowledge of current CDM and Building Regulations.
• Experience of managing document management systems.
• Oversee preconstruction design and ensure client specifications and regulations are met.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to create cost-effective designs.
• Maintain clear communication with the client team on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preconstruction phase, ensuring designs meet client specs and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and stakeholders to create efficient designs.
• Manage the project design budget and timeline.
• Liaise with client teams across multiple projects to update on progress.
• Lead design team meetings and provide updates to senior management.
• Ensure projects adhere to standards and regulations and maintain quality control.

Skills

Main contractor experience

Design & build

CDM Regulations knowledge

Building Regulations knowledge

Document management systems

Preconstruction design

Client liaison

Quality control

Job description

Summary

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our team due to a number of exciting new projects across the Industrial and Logistics sector. Upcoming projects are throughout the East Midlands.

What You’ll Do

Oversee the preconstruction phase of projects, ensuring designs meet client specifications and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to create cost-effective and efficient designs
• Manage the project design budget and timeline
• Work closely with the client team liaising on multiple projects
• Maintain effective communication with the customer on all agreed actions to ensure that any issues are resolved to their satisfaction.
• Lead design team meetings & provide regular updates to senior management on project progress.
• Ensure all projects adhere to company standards and industry regulations.
• Facilitate communication between all project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Implement & maintain quality control procedures throughout the design & construction process.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Design Manager for a main contractor.
• Experience of working within the construction industry, specifically on design and build, new build and refurbishment projects.
• A good knowledge of current CDM and Building Regulations,
• Experience of managing document management systems.
• Oversee the preconstruction phase of projects, ensuring designs meet client specifications and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to create cost-effective and efficient designs
• Work closely with the client team liaising on multiple projects
• Maintain effective communication with the customer on all agreed actions to ensure that any issues are resolved to their satisfaction.
• Ensure all projects adhere to company standards and industry regulations.
• Facilitate communication between all project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Implement & maintain quality control procedures throughout the design & construction process.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make reasoned and informed commercial judgements and design decisions.
• Ability to plan, organise and manage all aspects of the design.
• Client and customer focused to build productive relationships.

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth

As part of a growing organisation, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach

We prioritise collaboration, integrity and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Caddick Group Benefits

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.
• Birthday Day Off
• A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Caddick Hub
• Exclusive discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Ride To Work Scheme
• Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.
• Pension
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Continuous Professional Development
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Private Healthcare & Medicash
• Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).
• Life Assurance
• Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.