Senior Design Manager

Kenton Black Ltd; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading main contractor in Kettering as a Design Manager, managing complex projects and ensuring quality standards. This role involves collaboration with various teams to mitigate design risks, provide technical guidance, and oversee project lifecycle effectiveness. The company values work-life balance and offers a hybrid working model, with opportunities for career development within a well-recognized firm.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

Career development and progression

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Manager in the construction industry.
• Strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Must live within or be commutable to Kettering.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the work winning team and manage design risks throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet client and stakeholder requirements while being on budget and schedule.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on all design-related matters.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Technical Expertise in Design

Job description

The company:
Are you a Design Manager looking for a new role? An exciting opportunity has come about for an experienced individual within the Kettering (and surrounding) area to join a well-established and highly regarded Main Contractor who have been delivering Later Living and multiroom projects to a exceptional standard.

My client currently enjoys a turnover of £70 million with project values reaching up to £20 million.

The ideal candidate will be a Design Manager and will join the Pre-construction team supporting and liaising with the work winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects.

The Role:
Pre-Construction role liaising with the work winning team on a regular basis
Manage and mitigate design risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all designs meet the requirements of the client and all relevant stakeholders working closely with the Project Manager and Commercial team to ensure that designs are delivered within budget and timescales
You will also provide technical expertise and guidance to the team on all design-related matters

What we want from you:
Previous experience in a Design Manager within the construction industry
Strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
Live within or commutable to Kettering

On Offer for You:
Salary: Competitive
Company car/car allowance
Career development and progression.
Be a part of an amazing team and company who value work/life balance
Hybrid work model

If you’re interested in the role or have any further questions, please apply, or contact Romi at Kenton Black in the Birmingham office.