At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design management for a landmark £80m student accommodation project.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 1 main contractor with an impressive project pipeline.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and generous holiday allowance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant construction projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in design management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
- Design Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor
- Project: £80m Purpose‑Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Development
- Salary: £65,000-£70,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
The Role
Reporting to the Project Director, you will take ownership of the design management process, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality and commercial objectives.
You will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, specialist subcontractors and client stakeholders to drive design excellence and ensure information is delivered in accordance with the construction programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process throughout all project phases.
- Coordinate consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
- Manage design deliverables to ensure information is issued accurately and on programme.
- Chair design team meetings and provide clear direction to all stakeholders.
- Review technical submissions for buildability, compliance, quality and value engineering opportunities.
- Work closely with the commercial, planning and site delivery teams to mitigate design‑related risks.
- Ensure statutory approvals, Building Regulations and planning conditions are achieved.
- Monitor design change and ensure effective communication across the project team.
- Support procurement by providing technical input into subcontract packages.
- Promote best practice in digital construction and BIM processes where applicable.
About You
- Proven experience as a Design Manager with a recognised main contractor.
- Previous experience delivering large‑scale residential, student accommodation, mixed‑use or high‑rise projects valued at £40m+.
- Strong understanding of construction methodology, design coordination and technical detailing.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
- Knowledge of BIM processes and current UK Building Regulations.
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.
- What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work for a leading Tier 1 contractor with an outstanding project pipeline.
- Landmark £80m development with long‑term career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- Annual bonus.
- Private healthcare.
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.
If you're an experienced Design Manager looking to work on one of the East Midlands' most significant construction projects with a market‑leading contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
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