Design Manager
Location: Plymouth (Office Based)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum DOE + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Design Manager – Main Contractor – Plymouth
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful construction contractor based in Plymouth, delivering high-quality projects ranging from £5m to £15m in value. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their established construction team based in their Plymouth office.
- Office-based role working on projects ranging from £5m to £15m in value
- Working alongside a Senior Design Manager, Contracts Manager, and Project Managers within an established construction team
- Reporting into the Head of Operations
- Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion
- Coordinating design information between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the site team
- Reviewing and managing design programmes to ensure information is issued in line with construction requirements
- Identifying design risks and ensuring buildability, compliance, and value engineering opportunities are addressed
- Chairing and attending design team meetings, tracking actions and outstanding information
- Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, and relevant industry standards
- Supporting the wider commercial and operational teams with technical design input throughout the project lifecycle
- Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contracting environment
- Experience managing design on projects in the £5m – £15m range
- Strong technical knowledge across new build and/or refurbishment projects
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Degree qualified in a relevant construction, architecture, or engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
- Full UK driving licence
- Salary £50,000 – £60,000 per annum, DOE
- Electric car or car allowance
- The opportunity to join an established, collaborative construction team with a strong project pipeline
- A friendly and supportive office culture — plus plenty of cake!
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Design Manager in Plymouth employer: Bimplus
Join a well-established principal contractor in Solihull, where your expertise as a Site Manager will be valued in a supportive and hands-on work culture. With a strong reputation for delivering projects safely and professionally, this company offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring you can take ownership of your projects while contributing to long-term client relationships.
