Design Manager – Tier 1 Framework Projects In the North-West

Velocity Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering major projects across the North-West of England. The role offers a flexible, agile working pattern with one day per week from home.

Experience in design management within a main contractor or similar, strong communication, commercial acumen and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is required. Salary is competitive: £60k–£70k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design Management or Assistant Design Management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management activities across multi-disciplinary project teams.

Skills

Design management

Communication

Commercial acumen

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Job description

Design Manager – Tier 1 Framework Projects In the North-West

• Location: North-West England (Regional coverage)
• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + competitive package
• Company: Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• WorkPattern: Flexible / Agile working (1 day working from home)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a market-leading, Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering major projects across the North-West of England.

Whether you are an established Design Manager looking for a prestigious Tier 1 environment, or an experienced Assistant Design Manager ready to take the next step up in your career, this role offers incredible scope for progression and long‑term development.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Proven track record in a Design Management or Assistant Design Management role.
• Background: Experience working within a main contractor, specialist sub‑contractor, or construction consultancy.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Mobility: Ability to travel to projects across the North-West region.

What’s on Offer?

• Job Security: The company sits on numerous public and private sector frameworks, providing a highly secure pipeline of long‑term work that keeps them ‘future‑proof’ against market volatility.
• Financial Reward: A competitive salary of £60k – £70k plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance: True agile working with 1 day working from home integrated into your weekly routine.
• Immediate Start Available: While our client wants someone to start ASAP, they understand industry constraints and are happy to honour up to a 3‑month notice period for the right candidate.