Design Manager

John Sisk & Son; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Design Manager to join their Life Science team in Macclesfield. The role involves managing design processes for a range of projects, mentoring design coordinators, and ensuring timely delivery of design-related information. Candidates should possess a degree in a construction-related field and have at least six years of industry experience. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants, sub-consultants, and design sub-contractors.
• Chair and minute design meetings.
• Assist the Design Coordinator during the construction phase.

Skills

Project development

Fit-out/remodeling works

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Architectural design

MEP design

Knowledge of life science processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience using View Point for Projects

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for a Design Manager in Macclesfield to join the Life Science team. The Design Manager will report into the project team, fully understanding and managing the design requirements of the tender/project, and providing assistance and guidance to design coordinators where appropriate. This is a 5-year framework for small works ranging from £300k to £4m. The role is on-site, working alongside the Sisk framework team and client framework team.

John Sisk & Son has been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants, sub-consultants, and design sub-contractors to ensure correct and timely delivery of all design-related information for the execution of the works on site.
• Manage design coordinators and act as a mentor for them on involved projects.
• Input into the Employer's Requirements/Contractor Proposal Compatibility.
• Manage and assist the Design Coordinator during the construction phase.
• Chair and minute design meetings, ensuring production of information aligns with the design.

Experience

• Experience in project development from RIBA Stage 2 to 7, with multiple projects running concurrently.
• Experience with fit-out/remodeling works on pharmaceutical projects.
• Knowledge of NEC Contracts.
• Background in architectural or MEP design.
• Knowledge of life science, manufacturing, or assembly processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience using View Point for Projects (4Projects).

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Minimum of six years’ experience in the construction industry.

Additional Information

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment.

Our internal recruitment team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted, and no introductory fees will apply.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent. We recognize that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can hinder remarkable candidates from applying. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to share their transferable skills and full story. It’s not just about technical expertise—don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.

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