Design Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular construction company in the UK is seeking a Project Design Manager to oversee the design process for multi-storey projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in architecture, engineering, or construction with a focus on modular buildings. This role offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and the flexibility of working from home two days a week.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 5 more)

Career development opportunities

2 days a week working from home

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in modular or offsite construction.
• Experience in Modular Building Design using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Good understanding of design standards and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design work across live modular building projects.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitor and review the drawing process and ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Design Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Design Manager – Modular Construction

Location: East Yorkshire (2 days WFH available)

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Option to Buy 5 More)

Are you a Design Manager with experience in modular buildings or offsite construction? Do you enjoy managing the design process across fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders? If so, this role could be a great fit.

The Company:

One of the UK’s leading modular construction companies is looking to bring in a Project Design Manager. You’ll join an established business delivering multi-storey school buildings, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to internal progression, they are hiring for a key role to support future growth.

Think of this as a Project Manager role – but purely focused on design process and aspect.

The Role:

As Project Design Manager, you’ll oversee the full design process from tender to project completion. You’ll work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure all design deliverables meet technical, quality, and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate design work across live modular building projects
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery
• Prepare and manage execution plans
• Monitor and review the drawing process
• Ensure quality, compliance and coordination of all design documentation
• Attend design meetings and support resolution of technical queries

About You:

• Background in architecture or engineering or construction (degree qualified but not essential
• Minimum 3 years' experience in modular or offsite construction
• Experience in Modular Building Design using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Confident managing the design process and coordinating stakeholders
• Good understanding of design standards and building regulations

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000
• Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 5 more)
• 2 days a week working from home
• Career development opportunities within a growing design department