Design Manager - Construction Main Contractor

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor based in London is looking for a Design Manager to lead the design process from pre-construction to delivery. This role offers opportunities for career progression while working on exciting projects across various sectors, including education and healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and experience in managing design projects, with a competitive salary between £65,000 and £75,000 plus perks.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design processes in construction projects.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and technical standards.
• Proficiency in coordinating design information amongst teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery.
• Lead design meetings and liaise with clients and consultants.
• Oversee value engineering and buildability reviews.

Job description

Overview

Design Manager – Main Contractor, London Bridge | £65,000 – £75,000 + package + perks + progression

An experienced regional contractor, c.£50m turnover, is seeking a Design Manager to join their London Bridge office. This medium-sized main contractor delivers new build, design & build, and refurbishment schemes across London and the South-East, covering sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, offices, super-prime residential and standard residential. Projects typically range from £2m – £15m in value.

What’s on offer

• Salary c.£65,000 – £75,000 + package + perks
• Growing contractor with multiple regional offices
• Genuine career progression with a sustainably expanding business
• Exciting, varied projects across multiple sectors

Responsibilities

• Manage design process from pre-construction through delivery
• Lead design meetings and liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and technical standards
• Coordinate design information between internal teams and external consultants
• Support bids, tenders and design presentations
• Oversee value engineering and buildability reviews
• Manage design risk and resolve technical queries on site

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation across London and the South-East