Design Manager

Detail2 Limited; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Detail2 Limited in Slough is seeking a Design Manager (Construction) to lead the design process for large-scale projects, from post-tender through to handover. The role is hybrid, based in Slough, with a full driving licence required and collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

You will use BIM design tools, manage design activities, and ensure timely delivery while meeting technical and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Background in civil/structural engineering, architecture or design management in construction.
• Strong organisational, technical and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Experience with BIM design tools and workflows.
• Lead and oversee design phase from post-tender to handover on multi-storey projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, architects, engineers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design phase of multi-storey projects from post-tender to handover.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure progress.
• Monitor design timelines and budget alignment against standards.
• Identify and mitigate design-related risks across the lifecycle.
• Ensure design outputs meet technical, regulatory and project standards.
• Conduct regular design reviews and site visits to ensure alignment with plans.
• Maintain consistent design documentation and client communications.

Skills

BIM design tools

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Design management

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Design Manager (Construction) - Hybrid - Slough/Hybrid - Up to £70,000 DOE

About the company

As a result of major business growth, we're on the lookout for a Technical Design Manager to join a rapidly expanding construction company!

The successful candidate will lead the design process for large-scale projects and will cover the full lifecycle of project design from post-tender through to completion. You'll ideally come from a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture or design management within the construction industry.

The company focuses on delivering complex structural solutions and operates within a highly technical, innovative sector. With a collaborative culture and a forward thinking approach, the business supports professional development.

The company head office is in Slough but there is full flexibility - Hybrid working. A full driving licence is a must.

Design Manager (Construction) - The Details

• Great salary
• Various perks and benefits
• Excellent scope for progression

Design Manager (Construction) - Responsibilities & Requirements

• You'll ideally come from a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture or design management within the construction industry
• Strong organisational, technical, and stakeholder-management capabilities
• Experience with BIM design tools and workflows
• Lead and oversee the design phase of multi-storey construction projects from post-tender to handover
• Liaise with internal teams, architects, engineers, and external partners to maintain smooth project progress
• Monitor design timelines, budget alignment, and compliance with required standards
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate design-related risks across the project lifecycle
• Communicate design requirements clearly to multidisciplinary project teams
• Ensure alignment between design objectives and construction delivery
• Support collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve cohesive outcomes.
• Oversee design output to ensure it meets technical, regulatory, and project-specific standards.
• Conduct regular design reviews and site visits to ensure construction aligns with approved plans.
• Maintain consistency and compliance across all design documentation.
• Client engagement - Working closely with client to interpret their project vision and requirements
• Provide informed design solutions that balance client expectations with technical and regulatory demands
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a positive attitude is a must!