Design Manager - Super-prime - Main Contractor

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to lead a redevelopment scheme in Northamptonshire. This role involves overseeing architectural design, coordinating with consultant teams, and ensuring project quality and compliance. You will work on high-quality, super-prime construction projects, contributing to bespoke solutions that meet client expectations. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance site, office, and home work effectively. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence in construction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience from RIBA stage 3 to handover on D&B contracts.
• Background in producing high-quality detailing in super prime residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of architectural design for redevelopment schemes.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure timely and accurate design information.
• Ensure project deliverability on time and budget while maintaining quality.

Skills

Management of architectural design

Coordination with consultant teams

Oversight of technical design

Excellent communication abilities

Attention to detail

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Design Manager - Super-prime - Main Contractor, Northamptonshire

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Location:

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Hybrid working between site, office, and home (some travel required)

About Our Client

Our client is a medium-sized main contractor organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, super-prime construction projects. Operating across London & the South East, they pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and their ability to offer unique, bespoke solutions to their clients. Their schemes cover private new builds and complex refurbishment and redevelopment schemes to deliver unrivalled homes.

Job Description

This is a Design Manager role created to lead on a redevelopment scheme in Northamptonshire. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Management of architectural design with some requirement to design in-house
• Coordination with consultant teams to ensure accurate and timely design information
• Oversight of technical design and liaison with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure client expectations are met
• Working with the project manager and quantity surveyor to ensure the project is deliverable on time and on budget whilst retaining quality
• Management of statutory sign offs, regulation approvals, etc.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Design Manager should have:

• Proven experience working from RIBA stage 3 to handover on D&B and traditional contracts
• A background in producing high quality detailing within super prime projects (residential sector preferred)
• Demonstrable technical knowledge with an ability to coordinate complex structural and civil issues
• Excellent communication abilities to work effectively with internal and external teams
• A keen eye for detail and ensuring quality throughout construction

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be comfortable travelling to site in Northamptonshire (2 days per week) as well as attending the London office (1 day per week).

What's on Offer

• A salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum or freelance equivalent
• An opportunity to work on incredible super prime projects