Design Manager

Sphere Solutions; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected contractor in Cornwall is seeking a Design Manager to oversee high-profile commercial Design & Build projects. The role involves managing the design process from tender to handover and coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance and quality. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a similar environment and a strong technical understanding. The position offers a salary of £65,000 - £70,000 plus car allowance and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid working options

Opportunity to work on major projects

Supportive professional team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a commercial Design & Build environment.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Solid technical understanding across architecture, MEP, civils, and structural disciplines.
• Ability to review and challenge design information.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design process from tender to project handover.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams for compliant designs.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead design meetings and manage the design programme.
• Identify design risks and ensure adherence to CDM responsibilities.

Skills

Design management

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Technical understanding

Proactive solutions-driven mindset

Job description

Design Manager - Cornwall

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance
Hybrid Working Available | Commercial Design & Build Experience Required

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking to take the lead on high-profile commercial Design & Build projects? Our client, a respected contractor operating across Cornwall, is seeking a driven and knowledgeable Design Manager to oversee and coordinate the full design process from tender through to handover. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where collaboration, quality, and technical excellence are at the heart of every project.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full design process from tender stage to project handover, ensuring timely and accurate information release.
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop compliant, buildable design solutions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical submissions for accuracy, compliance, and potential risks.
• Leading regular design meetings, tracking actions, and managing the design programme.
• Identifying design risks, proposing practical solutions, and ensuring all CDM responsibilities are adhered to.

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a commercial Design & Build environment
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• A solid technical understanding across key disciplines (architecture, MEP, civils, structural)
• Excellent ability to review and challenge design information
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer

• £65,000 - £70,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunity to work on major commercial projects in the beautiful Cornwall region
• Join a supportive and professional team committed to delivering high-quality results

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.