At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design projects and ensure high-quality delivery across diverse commercial sectors.
- Company: Established Leeds-based construction firm with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, bonus scheme, pension, and career development.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects nationwide.
- Why this job: Take ownership of exciting projects and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in design management and strong understanding of construction processes.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you a Design Manager looking to take ownership of projects across a diverse commercial portfolio? Our client, a well-established and growing Leeds-based construction business, is seeking a Design Manager to play a key role in delivering high-quality schemes across multiple sectors nationwide.
About the Company
This contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering projects across a variety of commercial sectors, including:
- Leisure
- Office developments
- Care facilities
- Residential schemes
- Retail projects
With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction and delivery team with an experienced Design Manager.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring that designs are coordinated, compliant, and delivered to programme. You will act as the key link between clients, consultants and delivery teams, ensuring all design outputs meet technical, commercial and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple projects
- Lead design meetings and drive collaboration between internal teams and external consultants
- Review and manage design programmes to ensure key milestones are met
- Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning conditions and technical standards
- Identify and mitigate design risks and resolve technical issues
- Support pre-construction activities including tender reviews and value engineering
- Oversee production and approval of design information for construction
- Liaise with site teams to ensure smooth design implementation on projects
- Drive quality and buildability throughout the design lifecycle
About You
- Proven experience in a Design Manager / Senior Design Coordinator role within construction
- Experience working across commercial build projects (e.g. office, retail, residential, leisure, care)
- Strong understanding of the design process, construction methods and regulations
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive design coordination
- Experience working with main contractors is highly desirable
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in design management tools and Microsoft Office
- Relevant construction or design qualification (e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management)
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Company car or car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects nationally
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