Design Manager

Velocity Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Design Manager for a £30m education project in the North West. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject and at least 2 years of experience with a main contractor. This role promises a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with top design talent in the industry.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
• Experience in education projects is preferred.
• Ability to manage external design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of external design teams.
• Ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Assist with design management aspects of projects.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Design Manager

Location: North West
Salary: Competitive
Project: £30m new build education project

Overview

This Design Manager's role is with one of the UK's leading main contractors. They are a diverse organisation with activities in most sectors of the built environment. This role is within their North West division that covers education, healthcare, commercial & residential projects. Projects will vary in value from £5m - £100m and this role is to work on a £30m build education scheme in Manchester.

The Person

We are looking for a Design Manager who has been working with a main contractor ideally on education projects previously. You will be degree educated in a relevant subject and have at least 2 years' experience working for a main contractor as a Design Manager assisting with the design management aspects of projects. You will be leading the management of external design teams, ensuring that they are delivering designs on time, within budget and at the desired quality.

The Plus Points

This is a great opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading main contractors, you'll have the chance to learn from some of the top design talent in the industry while progressing your career and earning a generous remuneration package.

Please note

You have to be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.