Design Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

Additional Annual Leave Purchase

Pension (5% employer)

Job summary

Caddick Construction Limited, a family-owned builder renowned for quality and innovation, seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for Industrial and Logistics projects across the East Midlands.

The role focuses on coordinating with architects and engineers, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering designs that meet client needs while upholding company standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of current CDM and Building Regulations.
• Experience of managing document management systems.

Responsibilities

• 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

Design management

Construction industry knowledge

CDM & Building Regulations

Document management systems

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.

At Caddick Construction, we value our people and prioritize collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team.

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.

What We’re Looking For

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

Health and Wellbeing

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.

Birthday Day Off

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.