Design Manager - Major Construction Projects (Manchester)

Intro Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intro Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for 1-2 live projects from pre-construction through to completion on Manchester's fast-moving North West portfolio.

Reporting to the Regional Director, you will coordinate consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, drive design programmes, manage risks and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods and building regulations.
• Experience coordinating and managing multiple stakeholders and design consultants.
• Able to oversee 1-2 projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, subcontractors and client design teams.
• Review and manage design information, technical submissions and RFIs.
• Ensure design programmes align with construction programmes.
• Identify and manage design risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Chair design meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support project teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Skills

Design Manager experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in construction

Job description

Intro Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for 1-2 live projects from pre-construction through to completion on Manchester's fast-moving North West portfolio.

Reporting to the Regional Director, you will coordinate consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, drive design programmes, manage risks and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.