Design Manager

We Are Footprint; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Ringway is seeking an experienced Design Manager to manage the design process from pre-construction to completion. The ideal candidate has proven experience in design management, particularly on residential or mixed-use developments. You will be responsible for coordinating design teams and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, along with a supportive working environment and clear progression routes as the business expands.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator role.
• Strong understanding of design management and construction processes.
• Experience coordinating external consultants and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process across all project stages.
• Coordinate consultants, architects, and specialist designers.
• Ensure design compliance with building regulations and employer's requirements.

Skills

Design management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant construction or design qualifications

Job description

Design Manager

Residential & Mixed-Use Developments | Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits (depending on experience)

We are working in partnership with a well-established and growing construction and development management business to recruit an experienced Design Manager.

Our client is a privately owned company operating across residential and mixed-use developments, with a strong reputation for delivering well-coordinated, high-quality projects. They are known for their collaborative approach, strong relationships with consultants and subcontractors, and their ability to take projects from early design stages through to successful on-site delivery. With a healthy pipeline of work secured, they offer stability, autonomy, and long-term career progression.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring all design information is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with the construction programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the design process across all project stages
• Coordinating consultants, architects, and specialist designers
• Reviewing and managing design information, drawings, and specifications
• Ensuring design compliance with building regulations and employer's requirementsWorking closely with construction, commercial, and client teams
• Identifying and resolving design risks and buildability issues
• Supporting value engineering and design development exercises

About You

• Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator role
• Background working on residential or mixed-use developments
• Strong understanding of design management and construction processes
• Experience coordinating external consultants and design teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Relevant construction or design qualifications preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus package
• Opportunity to work with a growing, privately owned business
• Involvement in projects from early design through to completion
• Supportive senior management and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression routes as the business continues to expand

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to join a company that values quality, collaboration, and well-planned project delivery.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please contact us to discuss further