Design Manager - Dfe Framework

Velocity Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process on DfE framework projects in Reading with hybrid working. The role offers £60,000-£70,000 plus a package and a permanent, full-time contract.

You will manage consultants, design programmes, and ensure buildability, with clear progression opportunities and a pipeline of education-sector work. Hybrid working and a strong benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as Design Manager or related role in contractor, subcontractor or consultancy environments.
• Experience delivering Department for Education (DfE) projects such as schools or colleges is preferred.
• Strong ability to lead design teams and coordinate consultants, design programmes and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from preconstruction to completion.
• Manage consultants, design programmes, and project deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring compliance and buildability.
• Act as the key link between project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients.

Skills

Design management

Construction industry experience

DfE framework delivery

Job description

Design Manager - DfE Frameworks

Reading - Hybrid Working

£60,000 - £70,000 + Package

Permanent, Full-Time

Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering high-profile education and commercial projects across the Thames Valley.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, excellent career development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Design Manager looking to progress their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process from preconstruction to completion
• Manage consultants, design programmes, and project deliverables
• Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring compliance and buildability
• Act as the key link between project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients

Requirements:

• Experience in a Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Architectural, or Technical role
• Experience within a contractor, subcontractor, or consultancy environment
• Essential: Experience delivering Department for Education (DfE) projects, including schools, colleges, or education framework schemes

What's on Offer?

• High-profile DfE framework projects
• Strong pipeline of technically challenging work
• Clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working and excellent benefits package