Design Manager – Multi-Storey Residential Construction

Ridgeway and Co; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process on high-profile residential construction projects in Henley-on-Thames. The role offers £95,000–£110,000 per annum and a permanent, full-time contract with progression opportunities.

You will coordinate architects, engineers and M&E consultants, ensure buildability and compliance with regulations, and lead external design teams through pre-construction to site handover.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor.
• Strong background in residential or mixed-use construction.
• Experience with multi-storey developments and apartments.
• Excellent ability to coordinate architects, engineers and M&E consultants.
• Knowledge of building regulations and technical approvals.
• Demonstrated leadership and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers.
• Managing design programmes, technical submissions and approvals.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and buildability.
• Identifying and resolving technical design issues and coordination conflicts.
• Ensuring design information is issued to site in line with construction programmes.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Commercial teams.
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations and project specifications.
• Managing design changes and monitoring consultant performance.

Skills

Design management

Residential construction

Multi-storey development

Coordination of consultants

Technical approvals

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant construction/architectural/engineering qualification

Job description

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process on high-profile residential construction projects in Henley-on-Thames. The role offers £95,000–£110,000 per annum and a permanent, full-time contract with progression opportunities.

You will coordinate architects, engineers and M&E consultants, ensure buildability and compliance with regulations, and lead external design teams through pre-construction to site handover.