At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design projects and collaborate with teams on exciting construction initiatives.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest privately-owned construction firms with a £2 billion turnover.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on high-value projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous learning and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your design management skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Design Management or Architecture and experience in construction projects.
Salter Grange is in search of a proactive Design Manager to join one of the UK's largest privately‑owned construction, development, and property services companies. With an impressive annual turnover of £2 billion and a busy schedule of projects, the company is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join them on nationwide government frameworks projects with values of £5m – £20m.
The successful Design Manager will be involved in the full project life cycle and be involved in an exciting £50m Commercial Fit‑Out/Refurbishment scheme in the UK to support the development and management of the design function within the business.
- Coordinate project team comments and resolve any design‑related construction queries with the design team.
- A desire to constantly learn, improve and share knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrating management qualities to encourage effective design team and construction team coordination and collaborative working to meet the Project goals.
- Understanding the project requirements, including Client brief & business processes, and Employer Requirements.
- Assisting in the mitigation of design risks as part of the team.
- Take part in design coordination and design progress meetings with the design team and subcontractors, and ensure that design risk assessments are produced.
- Support in the production of the Contractor's Proposals.
- Collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders to formulate and oversee a pragmatic design timeline and information schedule.
- Championing the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and innovation.
- Verifying that designs undergo thorough review and validation to achieve compliance.
- Mitigate health and safety concerns and address design intricacies.
Qualifications:
- HNC in Building Studies, Degree in Design Management or Architecture.
- Previous experience in the new build, modular, and MOJ experience.
- A positive ‘can‑do’ attitude, a sense of responsibility and a passion for collaborative working.
- Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
If you are a motivated Design Manager and desire to accelerate your career by joining a highly respected Main Contractor in the UK, please apply with your CV using the provided link.
Design Manager employer: Salter Grange
Salter Grange is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of the Netherlands. With a focus on employee growth, you will benefit from clear career progression opportunities while working on high-value Data Centre projects. The company prioritises safety and quality, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful experience for all team members.
