Senior Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency seeks a Senior Design Manager for a major project in Suffolk + Essex. The role offers a salary of £70k-£75k and requires experience in design management and technical compliance, primarily at early project stages. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction sector.

Benefits

Car allowance

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Experience in early planning stages through to project completion.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management.
• Monitor on-site design coordination and manage external consultants.
• Contribute to feasibility and procurement stages.

Skills

Technical compliance

Design management

Construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Overview

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1266

Location: Suffolk + Essex - first project near Ipswich with c3 year programme

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£70k-£75k basic plus competitive package with car allowance, health, pension etc.

Company & Project

A highly regarded main contractor operating in the Education, Commercial, Defence, Mixed-Use and Science sectors, are seeking to recruit a Senior Design Manager to join their business on a local project. The c£70m+ project is currently in PCSA stage with a c3 year programme. The Senior Design Manager would be to join the design team working on the project.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management predominantly at early feasibility and procurement stages, but also with involvement monitoring the on-site Design coordination and managing external consultants.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skillset for this role.

Desirable Experience

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts would be advantageous.
• Previous Roles: Technical Manager OR Assistant Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Design Co-ordinator OR Assistant Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.