Design Manager - Main Contractor (Light Industrial Projects)

PACE Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company is seeking a skilled Design Manager to oversee design activities for industrial developments in Welwyn Garden City. The role is office-based, offering long-term growth in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include managing external consultants, coordinating design packages, and leading the BREEAM process. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in industrial construction projects and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing design on industrial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of BREEAM procedures.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Appoint, brief, and manage external design consultants.
• Develop and monitor design programmes aligned with project timelines.
• Manage drawing portal for accurate information distribution.
• Coordinate subcontractor design packages.
• Oversee statutory authority approvals to ensure delivery to programme.
• Lead the BREEAM process from pre-construction to completion.
• Manage Building Control Inspectors for required certifications.
• Provide weekly updates on design progress.
• Review completed projects to improve future design processes.

Skills

Experience in managing design on industrial construction projects

Strong grasp of BREEAM procedures

Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - Construction (Industrial Projects)

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

A well-established construction company based in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a skilled Design Manager to oversee and coordinate all design activities across a range of industrial developments, including both new build and refurbishment schemes. This office-based role offers long-term growth within a dynamic and quality-driven business.

Responsibilities

• Appoint, brief, and manage external design consultants, ensuring cost and programme control.
• Develop and monitor design programmes to align with overall project timelines.
• Manage the drawing portal to ensure accurate, current information is distributed to site teams.
• Coordinate subcontractor design packages and liaise with consultants for integration and compliance.
• Oversee statutory authority approvals and ensure works are delivered to programme.
• Lead the BREEAM process from pre-construction to completion, maximising achievable credits.
• Manage Building Control Inspectors, Warranty Providers, and post-construction testing to secure all required certifications.
• Provide clear weekly updates on design progress and statutory authority matters.
• Review completed projects to improve future design processes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing design on industrial construction projects, a strong grasp of BREEAM procedures, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.