Design Manager

John Sisk & Son Ltd; 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. This role involves managing design requirements for projects ranging from £300k to £4m, mentoring design coordinators, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a construction-related discipline and at least six years of experience in the industry, particularly in pharmaceutical projects.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Limitless career growth

Great team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in project development from RIBA Stage 2 to 7.
• Background in Architectural or MEP Design.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants and subcontractors for timely delivery.
• Mentor design coordinators involved in projects.
• Chair and document design meetings.

Skills

Project development

Fit-out/remodeling

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Architectural Design

MEP Design

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Tools

Viewpoint for Projects (4Projects)

Job description

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Overview

Opportunity for a Design Manager in Macclesfield to join the Life Science team. The Design Manager will report to the project team, fully understand and manage the design requirements of the tender/project, and provide guidance to design coordinators as 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, offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the forefront of change.

Responsibilities

1. Manage design consultants, sub-consultants, and subcontractors to ensure timely and correct delivery of all design-related information for on-site works.
2. Manage and mentor design coordinators involved in the projects.
3. Contribute to Employer's Requirements and Contractor Proposal Compatibility.
4. Assist the Design Coordinator during the construction phase.
5. Chair and document design meetings, ensuring production of information aligns with project design standards.

Experience

• Experience in project development from RIBA Stage 2 to 7, with multiple projects running concurrently.
• Experience in fit-out/remodeling works, particularly in Pharmaceutical projects.
• Knowledge of NEC Contracts.
• Background in Architectural or MEP Design.
• Understanding of life science, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Viewpoint for Projects (4Projects).

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Our people are central to our success. We offer purposeful work, work-life balance, limitless career growth, and a great team environment.

Our internal recruitment team handles all vacancies. Unsolicited contact from agencies without approval will not be accepted. We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential beyond technical expertise.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industry: Construction