Design Manager (13446)

Tilbury Douglas; Warrington; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26 days annual leave

Buy/Sell 3 days leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Flexible and agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work discount platform

Volunteering days: 2 per year

Critical illness cover

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Cycle to work

Retail vouchers

Descripción de la vacante

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the Building team in Manchester. You will manage the design process from tender through to construction, coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to deliver innovative, cost-effective designs for North West projects across education, healthcare, and custodial sectors.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with Building Regulations and sustainability standards, and drive value engineering while

Formación

• Degree in a construction-related discipline is essential.
• Experience managing design on complex projects from tender through delivery.
• CIOB membership desirable.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and sustainable design standards (e.g. BREEAM/Passivhaus).

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the design process from tender through to construction.
• Coordinate innovative, buildable design solutions with consultants and subcontractors.
• Interface with clients and the design team to manage expectations throughout pre-construction.
• Drive value engineering and manage design-related risks.
• Oversee design team performance and tender deliverables.

Conocimientos

Design management

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Value engineering

Project planning

Communication

Educación

Construction-related degree

CIOB membership desirable

Herramientas

Powerproject

Causeway

Descripción del empleo

Location: ManchesterWe are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join our Building team, supporting projects across the North West. This is a key role responsible for managing the design process on complex, high-value projects from tender stage through to the start of construction.

Design Manager

Location: ManchesterWe are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join our Building team, supporting projects across the North West. This is a key role responsible for managing the design process on complex, high-value projects from tender stage through to the start of construction.

You will play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, with the autonomy to influence design strategy, client engagement, and technical solutions from the earliest stages. Working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams, you will drive innovative, cost-effective design solutions that support successful project delivery across sectors including education, healthcare, and custodial.

Key Duties

• Lead and manage the design process from tender through to construction, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, and quality requirements
• Develop and coordinate innovative, buildable, and cost-effective design solutions in collaboration with consultants and subcontractors
• Act as the primary interface with clients and the design team, managing relationships and expectations throughout the pre-construction phase
• Drive value engineering and risk management, identifying opportunities to optimise design and improve project outcomes
• Oversee design team performance, information flow, and tender deliverables to ensure a robust and competitive submission

About You

You will be a technically strong and commercially aware construction professional with a proven track record in design management within a main contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Significant experience managing design on complex construction projects from tender through to delivery
• Strong technical construction knowledge, including current Building Regulations and sustainable design standards (e.g. BREEAM/Passivhaus)
• A solid understanding of site operations, buildability, and project risks, supported by site-based experience
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing subcontractor design packages
• Strong planning, organisation, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical problem-solving ability and sound decision-making skills
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with planning or estimating software (e.g. Powerproject, Causeway) is desirable

A degree in a construction-related discipline is essential. Professional membership (e.g. CIOB) is desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment. Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status. Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.