Design Manager - Construction

Ridgeway and Co; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Design Manager to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring high-quality and efficient delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven industrial experience and strong design capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, travel expenses, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary & pension

Car allowance

Travel expenses

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Project bonus

Healthcare

Death in service

Qualifications

• Proven industrial and fit-out experience.
• Excellent project delivery record.
• Longevity and strong performance with previous employers.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the client's requirements are achieved throughout the design process.
• Coordinating with designers, project teams, and clients for seamless project delivery.
• Applying your expertise to deliver technically sound, high-quality solutions.
• Supporting projects to run smoothly, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Excellent design capabilities

Strong IT skills

Architectural or structural background

CSCS card

Education

Degree or higher education

Job description

Overview

Ridgeway & Co are seeking an inspirational Design Manager with a keen eye for detail and strong expertise in construction technology to join our growing team at this exciting stage of our expansion.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in delivering projects up to £20m, ideally within the industrial and fit-out sectors. The successful candidate will combine excellent design knowledge with hands-on experience to ensure high-quality, efficient project delivery.

Role Overview

As Design Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of projects, from initial delivery through to handover and aftercare. You will be a key member of the project team, responsible for:

• Ensuring the client\'s requirements are achieved throughout the design process.
• Coordinating with designers, project teams, and clients for seamless project delivery.
• Applying your expertise to deliver technically sound, high-quality solutions.
• Supporting projects to run smoothly, on time, and within budget.

Location

• Midlands (UK)
• As a national business, travel to project sites may be required

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary & pension
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses
• 26 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• Project bonus
• Healthcare
• Death in service

Requirements & Experience

• Proven industrial and fit-out experience
• Excellent project delivery record
• Longevity and strong performance with previous employers

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or higher education
• Architectural or structural background preferred
• CSCS card
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent design capabilities with a proven track record of success

📩 To apply, please submit your CV and portfolio demonstrating relevant design experience and project delivery