Design Manager in Harlow, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Harlow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a main contractor delivering construction projects in Harlow, Essex. The role focuses on leading the design process, coordinating architects, structural and M&E consultants, and managing design programmes to ensure timely project delivery.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of building regulations, design coordination, and the ability to resolve complex design issues while maintaining programme integrity

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Strong background in coordinating architectural, structural and M&E design.
• Ability to manage design programmes and approvals to tight construction timelines.
• Experience directing external design consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Coordinating architects, engineers and design consultants.
• Developing and managing design programmes, submissions and approvals.
• Identifying and resolving technical design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring design information is coordinated and issued in line with programmes.
• Working with site teams to ensure smooth project delivery and compliance.
• Reviewing design information for building regulations compliance and standards.
• Monitoring progress and design risks to meet key deadlines.

Skills

Design management

Construction coordination

Programme management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Architectural/Engineering/Construction qualification

Tools

Main contractor experience

Job description

Design Manager – Construction

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction

Design Manager – Harlow

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join an established main contractor delivering construction projects in Harlow, Essex.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.


• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist design consultants.


• Developing and managing design programmes, submissions and approval processes.


• Identifying, managing and resolving technical design issues throughout the project lifecycle.


• Ensuring design information is coordinated, approved and issued in line with construction programmes.


• Working closely with site management, commercial teams and project stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of projects.


• Reviewing design information for compliance with building regulations, project specifications and relevant standards.


• Monitoring design progress, managing design risks and ensuring key project deadlines are achieved.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment.


• Strong background in construction projects.


• Excellent understanding of architectural, structural and M&E design coordination.


• Experience managing external design consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.


• Strong knowledge of construction-stage design management, technical approvals and building regulations.


• Ability to identify and resolve design issues while maintaining programme and quality requirements.


• Relevant architectural, engineering or construction qualification .


• Full right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £100,000 per annum.


• Permanent, full-time position with an established main contractor.


• Opportunity to work on substantial construction projects.


• Long-term career progression within an established construction business.


• Collaborative working environment with experienced design and delivery teams.

We are keen to speak with Design Managers who have strong main contractor experience, excellent technical knowledge and a proven track record of managing construction projects