Design Manager

Design Manager
Location: Kent
Projects: London, Surrey & Kent
Sectors: Education | Local Authority | Police / Blue Light | Commercial | Light Industrial
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We’re working with a well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of work across London, Surrey and Kent.
They’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to join the team and take ownership of design delivery across a varied range of projects, typically from £5m up to £15m.
You’ll be involved from the early pre-construction stages right through to completion, working across new-build and refurbishment projects and dealing with a mix of sectors including education, local authority, blue light, commercial and light industrial.
This company are financially secure, boast unrivalled staff retention, and develop their staff. It really is a great opportunity with a company that do things differently.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion
* Coordinating external consultants, subcontract designers and internal teams
* Keeping design programmes aligned with the wider project programme
* Identifying and managing design risks
* Managing design changes and ensuring information is properly controlled
* Chairing design and coordination meetings
* Making sure design information is accurate, buildable and issued on time
* Supporting tenders and pre-construction activities across various frameworks
* Working closely with the Project Manager, Commercial team and wider delivery team
Ideally, you’ll have:
* Previous experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor
* Experience delivering projects within sectors such as education, local authority, police / blue light, commercial or light industrial
* Good knowledge of Design & Build and framework procurement
* Strong communication and coordination skills
* The ability to manage consultants, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
* Experience working across live construction projects
* A good understanding of the full design and construction process
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident managing design across a busy project environment.
What’s On Offer?
* Competitive salary up to 80k + package
* Permanent position with an established main contractor
* A strong pipeline of work across London, Surrey and Kent
* Varied projects across multiple sectors
* Repeat work through established frameworks
* Supportive design and project teams
* Good long-term career prospects
Apply now for a confidential conversation and to find out more