Design Manager

Overview

Job Title: Design Manager
Location: St Albans
Salary: £70-80k + package

Company Overview: A leading UK main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality industrial and logistics facilities. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, the company has secured repeat business with some of the country\’s top clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Design Manager to oversee Design & Build projects ranging from £20m-£100m.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of design coordination across tender, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Oversee and manage multi-disciplinary consultants, subcontractors, and technical submissions to ensure high-quality design delivery.
• Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, regulatory standards, and buildability considerations.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme, and constructability without compromising quality.
• Maintain clear and effective communication between design teams, site teams, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage design programme and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of design milestones.
• Champion innovation and best practice within the design team, promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering (BSc/BEng/Hons).
• Chartered or working toward chartered status preferred (e.g., MCIAT, RIBA, ICE).
• Minimum 5 years\’ experience in Design & Build project design management, preferably in industrial or logistics sectors.
• Proven track record managing consultants, design teams, and complex design interfaces.
• Strong technical knowledge of RIBA stages, BIM processes, and building regulations.
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance programme, cost, and design quality effectively.

Why Join

• Work for a top-tier contractor with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships.
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive team environment.
• Clear career progression with opportunities to advance into Senior Design Manager positions.
• Exposure to high-profile industrial and logistics projects across the UK.

If you are a Design Manager who feels that your career has hit a ceiling and you need a change of direction then this could be perfect timing in terms of the right opportunity. Please submit your CV to (url removed)

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