Design Manager – Cladding & Refurbishment Lead

Bell Building Projects Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Income protection

Death in service

Annual salary reviews

Discretionary performance-based bonus

32 days holiday with flexible bank hol

Support professional development

Job summary

Bell Building Projects Ltd is seeking a Design Manager in Manchester to lead design sections, set targets, and prepare documentation for cladding remediation and industrial projects. The role is full-time and primarily office-based with on-site requirements across various sites.

You will coordinate with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors, manage RFIs and consents, and mentor design staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and project efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related field, with strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge, skilled in AutoCAD and MS Office, with document management and site inspection experience.
• Knowledgeable in Scottish & English building regulations, with a UK driving license and access to a business-insured vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise design sections of progress and technical meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Set design release targets, manage progress, and prepare design documentation (drawings, specifications, schedules).
• Prepare preliminary designs for client discussions and costing, review designs for compliance and efficiency, and ensure coordination with trades.
• Support the Project Management team, identify design opportunities and risks, and maintain accurate project records.
• Manage the RFI process, secure building and planning consents, and address design risks.
• Update the Design Management Plan, engage with Procore, and supervise and mentor design subordinates.

Skills

Design coordination

Client discussions

Costing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in construction-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Bell Building Projects Ltd is seeking a Design Manager in Manchester to lead design sections, set targets, and prepare documentation for cladding remediation and industrial projects. The role is full-time and primarily office-based with on-site requirements across various sites.

You will coordinate with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors, manage RFIs and consents, and mentor design staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and project efficiency.