Design Manager

Elliot Thomas Consulting; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday

Job summary

Elliot Thomas Consulting is seeking a Design Manager to lead multi-sector fit-out projects from our Sunderland office in a hybrid setting. You will own the design process, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients, architects and site teams to deliver buildable, coordinated designs.

Ideally you’ll come from an Architectural Technician or Architect background, with strong planning knowledge and a proven track record of leadership.

Qualifications

• Architectural Technician or Architect background.
• Strong understanding of UK planning process.
• Excellent communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from feasibility to technical delivery.
• Coordinate architectural design with construction, groundworks and fit-out teams.
• Manage relationships with clients, architects, consultants and authorities.
• Review and quality-check technical drawings and design information.
• Mentor junior design staff and develop the design team.
• Support bids and feasibility studies with buildable design solutions.

Skills

Architectural background

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

Design Manager | Sunderland (Hybrid) | £40,000-£45,000

Take the next step in your design career and help lead multi-sector fit-out projects for a growing name in the construction market.

Our client is looking for an Design Manager, ideally with a background as an Architectural Technician or Architect to join their Sunderland-based team. This is a genuine progression opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of projects and grow into a leadership role, guiding and developing a design team over time. Your salary will increase significantly in time.

You’ll manage the design process across sports & leisure, workplace, retail, hospitality and education projects, working closely with the build teams to ensure designs are deliverable, coordinated and commercially sound from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the design process on live projects, from feasibility and planning through to technical delivery
• Coordinating architectural design with construction, groundworks and fit-out teams to close scope gaps early
• Managing relationships with clients, architects, consultants and planning authorities
• Reviewing and quality-checking technical drawings and design information
• Mentoring and supporting junior design staff, with a clear path to leading the design team
• Supporting bids and feasibility studies with practical, buildable design solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Background as an Architectural Technician, Architect, or similar design-led construction role
• Strong understanding of the UK planning process and technical detailing
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, consultants and site teams
• Ready to take on responsibility and grow into a leadership position
• Short notice period or immediate availability would be an advantage
• 28 days holiday
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the Sunderland office, 2 from home
• Free onsite parking
• Structured progression and development within a growing design team

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