Design Manager in Stevenage

Energy Jobline ZR; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Design Manager to lead design delivery from feasibility through planning to on-site coordination on a £10m-£15m blue-light build. You will manage external consultants, liaise with clients, and drive design activities to meet timelines and budget.

The role is hybrid in Hertfordshire with 3 days office/site and 2 days flexible work, offering a £60,000-£75,000 basic salary (DOE), plus car allowance, private healthcare, and pension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a design management role for a main contractor.
• Relevant architecture/engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficient design process aligned with project timelines and targets.
• Act as liaison between design team, client and on-site delivery team.
• Oversee technical compliance and design management during early feasibility and procurement.
• Ensure design coordination and compliance with standards on site.

Skills

Design management

Client liaison

Design coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1462

Location: Hertfordshire + Hybrid (Office and Site Based 3 days a week with flexible working c2days a week hybrid)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£60,000-£75,000 basic (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare, pension.

Company & Project: A market‑leading, privately owned, Main Contractor with a secure, long‑term pipeline of work across Hertfordshire and surround counties is seeking a talented Design Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support design delivery across an exciting long term blue light sector portfolio spanning Fire Stations, Police Stations, and Multi‑Use Blue Light Facilities. The Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on‑site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for a new build project c£10m-£15m in value.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.
• Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on‑site delivery team.
• While focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, the Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, monitoring on‑site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Desirable Experience

• Sector experience to include one of the following: Fire Stations, Police Stations, Multi‑Use Blue Light Facilities
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.

Previous Roles May Include

• Design Coordinator
• Technical Manager
• Design & Build Manager
• Design Manager
• Assistant Design Manager

Qualifications & Skills

• HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology OR comparable qualification.