Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to lead design elements for projects in the UK North region. This role involves coordinating design requirements, managing tender submissions, and advising on specialist contractors. With a focus on strategic design, you will present key design aspects and ensure compliance with planning and brand requirements. The company offers a supportive environment where you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional development. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in construction.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Healthcare

26 days holiday

Employer pension

Death in service – life assurance

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and Educational development

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in the Civil Construction Industry as a Design Manager.
• Experience with Temporary Works procedures and CDM for Designers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design related items within the tender bid process.
• Produce front-end design programme for tender submission.

Skills

Design Management

Civil Construction

Temporary Works Procedures

CDM Awareness

Education

Degree in Construction

Degree in Design-related field

Job description

Job Details

Design Manager - UK North Business, Manchester

The Design Manager will be responsible for coordinating the design elements and interfaces of specific tasks or projects, depending on size and complexity. They will fully understand and manage the design requirements of the tender/project, ensuring that the design is delivered in line with the programme requirements and reflects the budget constraints.

John Sisk & Son has been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of 'design' related items within the tender bid process
• Produce the front-end design programme for inclusion within the tender submission, highlighting and explaining the key drivers and critical sub-contractors as necessary
• Advise on the selection of specialist sub-contractors
• Understand and provide solutions where possible, against the status of 'strategic design' items within the tender document, in line with JSS procedures including planning, building control, third-party requirements, brand requirements, etc.
• Present key design aspects at the technical settlement, including: summary statements on alternative design solutions considered, dismissed, or accepted; summary of design consultants and team; technical challenges; design risks and opportunities; contingency allowances for design development; Design Fees; overview of strategic design teams

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate sufficient experience as a Design Manager in a construction environment
• Degree in Construction or Design-related field
• 5 years’ experience working in the Civil Construction Industry
• Experience with Temporary Works procedures, PTS, NRs Design Approval process, CDM for Designers, and CDM Awareness

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary with yearly increases
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Healthcare
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Death in service – life assurance
• Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and Educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success, and our proposition to them is to work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits, and surround yourself with great people.

Note: Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted, and introductory fees will not apply.

*The full job specification is available upon request.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent. We recognize the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can hinder remarkable candidates. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply if they feel they don't meet all criteria. Please consider your transferable skills and share your full story. It’s not solely about technical expertise. We look forward to hearing from you.