Design Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the design process for industrial projects in the United Kingdom. The role involves managing design activities, leading meetings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have proven experience in industrial or commercial projects, with strong skills in coordination and communication. A salary of up to £75,000 is offered alongside a pension and bonus scheme, working within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Opportunity to work on major industrial projects

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within industrial or commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial building systems and concrete cladding.
• Competence in reviewing drawings, specifications, and structural information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full design process for industrial construction projects.
• Lead design meetings and ensure effective communication between stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Identify design risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Experience as a Design Manager

Understanding of steel frames

Coordination and communication skills

Technical review skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

I am looking for an experienced Design to join a Tier 2 industrial construction company with a strong pipeline of new-build projects.

Our client is seeking a talented and driven professional to lead and coordinate design activities across a variety of industrial schemes, including steel-framed buildings, concrete cladding, and large-scale industrial sheds.

About the Role

As Design Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery. You'll work closely with engineers, subcontractors, and the internal project team to ensure all design information is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Manage and coordinate the full design process for industrial construction project

Lead design meetings and ensure effective communication between all stakeholders

Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation

Identify design risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Support pre construction and estimating teams with technical input where required

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Design Manager within industrial, commercial, or steel-framed projects

Strong understanding of steel frames, industrial building systems, and concrete cladding

Excellent coordination, communication, and technical review skills

Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of design

Competence in reviewing drawings, specifications, and structural information

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Opportunity to work on a variety of major industrial new-build projects

Fully office-based role within a supportive and collaborative environment

Chance to lead design development within a respected and growing industrial contractor

My client is looking to interview the right kind of candidates before Christmas, for a new year start.

This will most likely be 2 stages, Teams and face to face.

If you're a Design Manager with strong industrial project experience please apply, or send your CV direct to email address removed

Required Qualifications

• None