About the Company
We are working with a successful, family-run main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects. With a strong focus on its people, the business offers a supportive and collaborative environment where employees are genuinely valued and encouraged to build long-term careers.
About the Role
As Design Manager, you’ll play a key role within the Pre-Construction team, managing and coordinating the design process from early-stage proposals and tender through to project delivery. You will work closely with the pre-construction, estimating, commercial and construction teams, as well as clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable and commercially viable. This is a fully office-based role, requiring you to be in the office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Managing and coordinating design throughout the pre-construction and delivery stages
- Working closely with the estimating and pre-construction teams on tenders and new projects
- Coordinating architects, consultants and subcontractors
- Reviewing drawings and technical information for buildability, compliance and cost
- Identifying and resolving design issues at an early stage to minimise risk to programme and cost
- Supporting the development of design solutions during tender and pre-construction
- Attending design meetings and liaising with clients and consultants
- Ensuring design information meets current Building Regulations and project requirements
- Supporting the smooth transition of projects from pre-construction into delivery
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor or
- Experience as an Architect looking to move into a Design Management role
Required Skills
- Experience within the construction industry, with a strong technical understanding of building design
- Experience working with architects, consultants and contractors
- A good understanding of the design and construction process
- Experience or a strong interest in pre-construction and tendering
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, collaborative approach with excellent attention to detail
- The ability and willingness to work 5 days a week from the office
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive, depending on experience
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