Design Manager

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Malvern; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to oversee major construction projects. The role involves managing the design process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have proven experience within main contracting and a strong understanding of the construction design process. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including 27 days annual leave and a pension contribution plan.

Benefits

Flexible, competitive salary

27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Car leasing scheme

Death in Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Cash Plan

Pension - 3% employee / 5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within main contracting.
• Background delivering large or complex construction projects.
• Experience working on public and private sector schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across major construction projects.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and requirements.
• Liaise with project and site teams to ensure buildability.

Skills

Experience as a Design Manager

Understanding of construction design process

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in construction, architecture or engineering

Job description

Design Manager - Major Construction Projects

Location: Regional projects with Head Office support

We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking main contractor operating across both the private and public sectors, with exciting and ambitious plans for continued growth. Due to a strong pipeline of major construction projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support and coordinate the design process from pre‑construction through to project completion.

This is a key role within the delivery team, offering exposure to complex, high‑value projects and the opportunity to work closely with clients, consultants and internal teams.

Role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly and in line with programme and commercial objectives.

• Managing the design process across major construction projects
• Coordinating internal teams and external consultants
• Ensuring designs are compliant with building regulations, planning and employer's requirements
• Managing design programmes and ensuring timely issue of information
• Identifying and managing design risk and change
• Supporting pre‑construction, tender and value engineering activities
• liaising with project, commercial and site teams to ensure buildability
• Attending client and consultant meetings as required

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within main contracting
• Background delivering large or complex construction projects
• Experience working on public and private sector schemes
• Strong understanding of the construction design process and technical standards
• Confident managing consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Relevant qualification in construction, architecture or engineering (preferred)

Package & Benefits

• Flexible, competitive salary depending on experience
• 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Car leasing scheme via salary sacrifice
• Death in Service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Cash Plan
• Pension - 3% employee / 5% employer contribution

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and people‑focused contractor delivering high‑profile projects across a range of sectors. With a strong order book and clear plans for growth, the business offers long‑term career development and the chance to be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team.