At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design processes on exciting refurbishment and cladding projects.
- Company: Join a respected main contractor with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Work on prestigious projects that challenge your skills and foster growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in design management and strong knowledge of refurbishment projects.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Design Manager – Refurbishment & Cladding Location
Hatfield (with site travel as required) Salary
70,000 Package Job Type
Permanent We're working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager to join their growing refurbishment team.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead the design process on complex, high-value refurbishment, fire remediation and façade/cladding projects across the South.
This role will see you taking ownership of projects from pre‑construction through to delivery, managing the design process, coordinating consultants, and ensuring technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role As Design Manager, you will: Lead the design process from tender stage through construction.
Manage the appointment and coordination of design consultants and survey teams.
Review employer's requirements and develop robust contractor proposals.
Produce and manage design programmes, ensuring milestones are achieved.
Chair design team meetings and drive design coordination.
Review technical information to ensure compliance, buildability and cost efficiency.
Manage design changes and technical queries throughout the project.
Work closely with commercial, operational and client teams.
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and statutory approvals.
Support and mentor junior design team members where required.
About You We're looking for someone with: Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of refurbishment, façade, recladding or fire remediation projects (higher‑risk residential experience is highly desirable).
Experience managing design through both pre‑construction and live project phases.
Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or PPC forms of contract.
Experience using Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
Understanding of BIM processes and Common Data Environments.
Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
A relevant qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.
Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, RIBA, ICE or similar) would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on prestigious, technically challenging projects.
Long‑term career progression with a respected and growing contractor.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Ongoing professional development and training.
If you're an experienced Design Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
