At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design delivery for exciting education projects and manage the design process from start to finish.
- Company: Market-leading Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of work in Hertfordshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, and pension.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the education sector while advancing your career in design management.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in design management and relevant qualifications in architecture or engineering.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Location: Hertfordshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c£60,000-£75,000 basic (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.
A market-leading, privately owned, Main Contractor with a secure, long-term pipeline of work across Hertfordshire is seeking a talented Design Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support design delivery across an exciting long term education sector portfolio spanning Higher Education, High Schools, Academies and Primary Schools.
The Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for a new build project c£20m in value.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- While focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, the Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.
- Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
- Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
- Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.
Desirable Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
- Sector experience to include one of the following: Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Life Science.
Qualifications & Skills:
- HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology OR comparable qualification.
Application Process:
If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.
Design Manager in Watford employer: APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on high-value healthcare projects in East Anglia, employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives that exceed £100m, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful contributions in their careers.
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APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED Recruitment Team
