Education Project Design Lead – New Build School

Parker Jones Group Ltd; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Parker Jones Group Ltd in Essex is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a new build school project under a DfE framework. You will lead the design process, coordinating with consultants, subcontractors and the client to deliver quality on time.

The role requires strong design coordination, knowledge of building regulations, and the ability to manage multiple design requirements independently while maintaining clear progress updates with the main contractor and site team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in construction.
• Experience working for a main contractor preferred.
• Experience on DfE/education projects advantageous.
• Strong design coordination and documentation understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Monitor design progress against programme and requirements.
• Identify and resolve design issues and risks.
• Ensure compliance with building regs, standards and DfE requirements.
• Work with main contractor and site team.
• Attend design and project meetings and provide progress updates.

Skills

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Parker Jones Group Ltd in Essex is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a new build school project under a DfE framework. You will lead the design process, coordinating with consultants, subcontractors and the client to deliver quality on time.

The role requires strong design coordination, knowledge of building regulations, and the ability to manage multiple design requirements independently while maintaining clear progress updates with the main contractor and site team.