Design Manager - Offsite Residential & Emerging Markets

Reds10 Modular Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Leeds is seeking a Design Manager to join their new Residential and Emerging Markets sector. This role involves delivering high-quality designs, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge, experience in project management, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, and fosters a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing sub-consultant scopes and appointments.
• Interest in or knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
• Experience of pre-construction design activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality designs that meet client expectations.
• Lead and oversee design and technical processes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Manage budgets and timelines for projects.
• Drive innovation using latest design technologies.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Project management

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Job description

Reds10, an award-winning leader in offsite construction, is recruiting a Design Manager within our newly formed Residential and Emerging Markets sector.

This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious new team in our Leeds office near Wakefield designing and delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings across multiple tenures. The role may suit an experienced Design Manager or someone from an engineering or architectural background who is currently running their own projects. An exciting opportunity to join this sector of Reds10 in its infancy and influence and shape its delivery and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality designs that meet client expectations.
• Lead and oversee the design and technical processes, from proposals to construction.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and timelines, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Drive innovation, keeping up to date with the latest design technologies and processes.
• Lead co-ordination meetings with sub-contractors during design development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong technical knowledge and relevant sector experience.
• Interest in, or knowledge of MMC.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing sub-consultant scopes and appointments.
• Experienceof pre-construction design activities.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to integrate design seamlessly with overall project objectives.

• Strong commercial acumen

• Able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and build trust with all levels of the team internally and external.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, award-winning company.
• A collaborative, supportive and driven team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits package