At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design processes and ensure project success from pre-construction to site completion.
- Company: Award-winning family-owned contractor with a rich 125-year heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, generous pension, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Supportive culture with professional development and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on diverse projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in design management or relevant architectural/engineering background.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
Location: Tidworth/Swindon
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance / Company Car + Benefits Package
About the Company
They are a family-owned, award-winning main contractor with a 125-year heritage built on prompt payment, quality delivery, and relational working. Operating across the South of England, they build with ambition and care across various sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, heritage, and community projects.
They believe that great construction starts with exceptional planning and design coordination. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Design Manager to join the Swindon team and drive project success from pre-construction through to site completion.
The Role
As a Design Manager, you will be the core link between clients, external design teams, supply chain, and project delivery managers. You will take ownership of the design process, ensuring all schemes are buildable, cost-effective, compliant with statutory requirements, and delivered on schedule.
The scheme is a £15 million project at Tidworth and is currently in a PCSA.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Construction & Tendering: Review employer's requirements, assess design risks, propose value engineering solutions, and assist with technical submissions during tenders.
- Design Coordination: Lead and manage external design consultants, ensuring their deliverables align with the project scope, budget, and procurement program.
- Site Delivery & Compliance: Work closely with the site project manager and package subcontractors to resolve design queries (RFIs), monitor buildability, and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Conditions, and BREEAM/sustainability targets.
- Information Release Management: Maintain and manage the Design Release Program (DRP) to keep procurement and construction on track.
- Design Reviews: Chair regular design team meetings, coordinate BIM models (where applicable), and resolve clashes prior to site execution.
About You
They are looking for someone who combines technical expertise with outstanding communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator within a UK regional main contractor (or an architectural/engineering background looking to step into contractor-side design management).
- Strong knowledge of current UK Building Regulations, Planning Frameworks, and Building Safety legislation.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects across commercial, healthcare, or education sectors (values typically £2m to £25m+).
- Excellent leadership and conflict-resolution skills to keep external consultant teams accountable and motivated.
- HNC/HND or Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or similar).
What They Offer
- Competitive Salary reflecting your experience.
- Company Car or Allowance with EV/Hybrid options.
- Generous Pension Scheme & Private Healthcare.
- Professional Development: Supported chartership paths (CIOB, RIBA, ICE) and continuous learning opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: A supportive culture built on our core values of honesty, fairness, and excellence.
They are looking for either experienced Design Managers who want the opportunity to get involved in the full life cycle of a development and actually have your voice heard and ideas taken seriously or ambitious Design Co-Ordinators ready to take the step up and with the implementation of the building safety act if you are chartered then that would be an advantage - if not they are happy to help with the external training to get you there.
They offer a competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus and it's a great place to work with energetic leadership teams wanting to make a real difference in the patch.
Please apply online or give me a call for more details.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Design Manager in Pewsey employer: Randstad Construction and Property
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Dartford, Kent, where our team members are empowered to grow and develop their skills. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive pay rates, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression within the vital infrastructure sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the M25 network while enjoying a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.
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