Design/Technical Manager

Henry Martin Group; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Professional development opportunities

Landmark residential development

Job summary

Henry Martin Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery for a significant multi-phase timber frame residential development in the Thanet District. You will drive coordination with the project team, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure buildability, compliance, and delivery to programme and budget.

You'll manage design teams, review information, monitor progress, and support procurement while upholding Building Regulations and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within residential construction.
• Experience delivering large-scale or multi-phase housing developments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, construction methodologies, and technical detailing.
• Knowledge of UK planning processes, Building Regulations, and residential design standards.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across all phases of the development.
• Lead design team meetings and drive design progress to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, planning consultants, and specialist designers.
• Review and manage design information to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor design programmes and identify potential risks, proposing practical solutions where necessary.
• Liaise with the commercial, construction, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of design and delivery.
• Manage design changes, technical queries, and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, planning conditions, and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Support procurement by reviewing subcontractor design proposals and technical submissions.

Skills

Design management

Residential construction

Stakeholder management

Coordination

UK planning knowledge

Education

Degree in construction/architecture/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Design Manager to join our clients team and lead the design delivery of a significant multi-phase timber frame residential development in the Thanet District. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality housing scheme from pre-construction through to completion.

Working closely with the project team, consultants, local authorities, and subcontractors, you will ensure the design process is effectively coordinated, technically compliant, and delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across all phases of the development.
• Lead design team meetings and drive design progress to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, planning consultants, and specialist designers.
• Review and manage design information to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor design programmes and identify potential risks, proposing practical solutions where necessary.
• Liaise with the commercial, construction, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of design and delivery.
• Manage design changes, technical queries, and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, planning conditions, and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Support procurement by reviewing subcontractor design proposals and technical submissions.

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the residential construction sector.
• Experience delivering large-scale or multi-phase housing developments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, construction methodologies, and technical detailing.
• Knowledge of UK planning processes, Building Regulations, and residential design standards.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common construction and design management software.
• A relevant construction, architectural, or engineering qualification (degree or equivalent) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual bonus (subject to company performance).
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to contribute to a landmark residential development within the Thanet District