At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design coordination on-site and during pre-construction for diverse projects.
- Company: Respected main contractor known for high-quality heritage and commercial projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on exciting construction projects.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Design Manager in a main contractor environment is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Client: A respected main contractor delivering high‑quality projects across heritage, education, commercial, residential, and student accommodation sectors.
With a strong focus on collaboration and craftsmanship, we pride ourselves on delivering technically complex and sensitive schemes, including refurbishment and new‑build developments.
Role Overview
We are seeking a project‑facing Design Manager to join our delivery teams and take ownership of design coordination on‑site and during pre‑construction.
This is a hands‑on role embedded within the project team, working closely with site, commercial, and client stakeholders to ensure that design is buildable, compliant, and delivered on programme.
Projects covered include
- Heritage and refurbishment schemes
- Education projects
- Commercial developments
- Residential and student accommodation
- New build and mixed‑use projects
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery Focus
- Act as the lead Design Manager on assigned projects, fully integrated within the site team
- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and Quantity Surveyors to deliver coordinated design solutions
- Ensure design intent is translated effectively into construction
- Proactively identify and resolve design issues on‑site
- Design Coordination
- Manage and coordinate architects, consultants, and specialist subcontractors
- Ensure timely production, review, and approval of design information
- Chair design meetings and drive actions to maintain progress
- Coordinate technical submittals and ensure compliance with specifications
- On‑Site & Client Interface
- Serve as a key point of contact for design matters between client, consultants, and internal teams
- Support site operations with RFIs, technical queries, and buildability reviews
- Attend site meetings and contribute to programme and sequencing discussions
- Build strong working relationships with all stakeholders
- Pre‑Construction Input
- Support tender and pre‑construction stages where required
- Review Employer's Requirements and contribute to Contractor's Proposals
- Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities within design documentation
- Contribute to value engineering and practical design solutions
- Programme & Delivery
- Manage design programme and ensure information is issued in line with construction needs
- Monitor design progress and elevate risks to programme or delivery
- Align design development with procurement and construction sequencing
- Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, and statutory approvals
- Maintain high standards of design quality and technical accuracy
- Support the implementation of BIM and digital coordination where applicable
- Key Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment
- Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery
- Experience working on live construction projects (project‑facing role)
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams effectively
- Strong knowledge across refurbishment and/or new build projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Sector Experience (one or more)
- Heritage / listed buildings
- Education
- Commercial
- Residential or student accommodation
- Personal Attributes
- Team‑focused and collaborative, with a site‑first mindset
- Proactive and solutions‑driven
- Strong organisational and coordination skills
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced project environment
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
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