At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design processes on high-value 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: Long-term career progression and supportive working environment.
- Why this job: Work on prestigious projects and drive innovation in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in design management and strong knowledge of refurbishment projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 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
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