Design Manager

Talk Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will manage design-related issues across various projects, ensuring effective communication and quality design processes. Experience in the building sector and a relevant qualification are essential for this role, which offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Basic

Car / Allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
• Experience in managing the design process and identifying design solutions.
• Experience on public sector projects is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage design related issues across multiple sectors.
• Monitor production of detailed design.
• Oversee appointment and management of consultants.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Sector

High level of communication skills

Education

Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc)

Job description

What makes it Great?

• Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
• Local Regional Projects
• Very Strong Work Pipeline
• Excellent Staff Bonus
• Very low staff turnover

COMPANY:

A leading tier 1 building main contractor, operating on a regional basis. This employer is a very stable company on lots of long term project frameworks and a diverse range of projects including public and private sector, they also already have a 70% plus secure order book for 2026, so a great place for job security and long term local work.

Previous experience on public sector projects (Education, Health, MOJ etc) would be ideal but not essential.

Role:

Open to consider candidates at both Design Manager level or Senior Design Manager Level. The role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects.

The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery.

Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work.

Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams.

Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Building Sector.
• Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
• Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.
• Previous Main Contractor employment.
• High level of communication skills.
• Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).

Remuneration:

• Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
• Car / Allowance
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Bonus (With excellent track record of paying)

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.