Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance (salary sacrifice EV)

Market-leading holiday allowance

Performance bonus

Pension

Employee rewards

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager for a private Main Contractor in Norwich. The role covers design management at procurement, with on-site coordination across one or two projects on values up to £20m.

The candidate will ensure technical compliance and drive design coordination using a process-driven approach. Typically 5–7 years in a Main Contractor, with a HNC/degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture; knowledge of Design & Build contracts,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning through to project completion.
• Knowledge of construction methodology and Design & Build contracts.
• Familiarity with planning legislation, Building Regulations and NHBC warranty requirements.
• Previous roles include Technical Manager, Assistant Design Manager or Design Co-ordinator.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages.
• Monitor on-site design coordination across one or two projects.
• Apply a process-driven approach with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Lead Design Manager

Main Contractor

Construction methodology

NHBC requirements

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1381/b

Location: Norwich

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c.£70k-£80k basic + excellent benefits package including:

• Car Allowance including option for salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Market-leading holiday allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension
• Employee rewards including days out, trips, and vouchers

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with a privately owned Main Contractor who turnover close to £50 million and operate across the Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential and Education sectors across Norfolk. They are currently growing their Design team with a new Design Manager to work on projects up to c.£20m in single value.

The business has demonstrated sustained and strategic growth over the past 10 years, positioning itself as an employer of choice with a rewarding culture and a strong track record of investing in employees' personal and professional development.

The large majority of their projects are secured from local frameworks and are largely Design and Build contracts.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages, and monitor on-site design coordination across one or two projects. A process-driven individual with practical construction knowledge and a keen eye for detail is essential for this role.

Desirable Experience

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Ability to work on projects as a Lead Design Manager.
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• It would be advantageous for the candidate to have knowledge of one or more of the following: Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation, Building Regulations, and NHBC warranty requirements.
• Previous Roles: Technical Manager OR Assistant Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Design Co-ordinator OR Assistant Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.