Design Manager Refurbishment

Howells Solutions Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Hatfield seeks a Design Manager to oversee safety-critical refurbishment projects. You will own the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, experience leading design teams, and strong technical knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £80k plus package, providing a significant opportunity for impactful leadership in building safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), fire remediation, or re-cladding is highly desirable.
• Manage consultants, risk appraisals, and design programmes.
• Drive BIM and digital best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from tender to construction.
• Review Employer's Requirements and develop Contractor's Proposals.
• Chair design meetings and lead client workshops.

Skills

Experience leading design on refurbishment or complex projects

Strong stakeholder management

Strong technical knowledge (RC, steel, timber, masonry)

Experience with JCT/NEC contracts

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Job description

Design Manager

Refurbishment | Fire Remediation | Re-Cladding | Higher-Risk Buildings

Hertfordshire

Up to £80k plus package

We are working with a leading contractor who deliver some of the UK's most complex and safety-critical refurbishment projects to recruit a Design Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping safe, compliant and high-quality buildings.

The Design Manager will take full ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery on high-value refurbishment schemes, including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). You'll collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to drive excellence, innovation, and compliance at every stage.

Key Duties

• Lead the design process from tender to construction
• Manage consultants, risk appraisals, and design programmes
• Review Employer's Requirements and develop Contractor's Proposals
• Chair design meetings and lead client workshopsEnsure compliance with the Building Safety Act and statutory requirements
• Manage design change and technical queries
• Support and mentor Design Coordinators
• Drive BIM and digital best practice

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading design on refurbishment or complex projects
• Strong technical knowledge (RC, steel, timber, masonry)
• Experience with JCT/NEC contracts and tender processes
• Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Experience in HRBs, fire remediation, or re-cladding is highly desirable

If you thrive on technical challenge, leadership responsibility, and making a real impact on building safety - we want to hear from you.

Please apply online now or contact Bianca on (phone number removed) for more information