Lead Design Manager — Own the Design for Buildable Projects

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager in Paddock Wood, Kent. You will lead the design process from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating architects, engineers and subcontractors to deliver compliant and buildable information on time.

You will take ownership of projects, manage design programmes, review technical details, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while working closely with site and commercial teams to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in the construction industry.
• Experience independently managing the design function on your own projects.
• Experience with a main contractor is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes from pre-construction through to completion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the design management of allocated projects.
• Manage the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
• Develop and manage design programmes and information release schedules.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors and external consultants.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information to identify design issues and buildability concerns.
• Chair design team meetings and ensure actions are progressed.
• Manage RFIs, design changes and technical queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure design information is delivered in line with the construction programme.
• Work with site and commercial teams to identify and resolve design-related risks.
• Monitor consultant and subcontractor design performance and deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement by ensuring design packages are developed and ready for procurement.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and improved buildability.
• Proactively identify design risks and drive practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate design records and documentation.
• Support the wider project team with technical queries through to completion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design management.

Skills

Design management

Independent management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Buildability knowledge

Regulatory standards

Construction processes

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Design qualification (advantage)

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager in Paddock Wood, Kent. You will lead the design process from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating architects, engineers and subcontractors to deliver compliant and buildable information on time.

You will take ownership of projects, manage design programmes, review technical details, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while working closely with site and commercial teams to mitigate risks.