At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design projects and ensure compliance while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Company: Join a top-tier construction contractor in vibrant Toronto.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, tax-free relocation, company car, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for progression and a supportive ex-pat community.
- Why this job: Relocate to one of the world's best cities and advance your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale projects and managing design teams.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 110000 £ per year.
Are you a Design Manager looking to take your career overseas? We are partnering with our client who is one of North America's major construction contractors ($4bn t/o) to appoint Design Managers to deliver design and build projects across Toronto.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada's longest standing building contractors delivering commercial, healthcare, datacentres, aviation, defence, laboratories and life science projects ranging from $50m - $1bn (circa £25m - £500m). Toronto is listed as one of the 'World's Best Cities to Live' pretty much every year - it's a clean, safe, family-friendly city boasting a vibrant construction market and welcoming ex-pat community. Our client has helped countless construction professionals relocate to Canada - they are able to organise visa / work permits and offer a tax-free relocation package too.
The Package:
- Basic salary of $125K - $205K (£65K - £110K)
- Profit Related Company Bonus ($10K - $30K)
- Tax free relocation package ($10K - $20K)
- Company Car or Car Allowance ($8K)
- Pension scheme (6% matched)
Key Benefits:
- Relocate your career to Toronto - one of the 'World's Best Cities to Live'
- Excellent opportunities for progression and work life / balance
- Opportunity to relocate with a leading Tier 1 contractor
- Full order book for 2028 / 2029 / 2030 and beyond
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the design policy and procedures
- Ensure the team is meeting the compliance and contractual obligations
- Monitor project to ensure compliance and cost-effective design
- Liaise with pre-construction and site delivery teams
Requirements:
- Experience working on large scale projects valued at £25m+
- Experience managing project stakeholders & design teams
- Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
- Willing and able to relocate to Canada
To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record working as a Senior Design Manager on D&B projects (£25m+) for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor. For any further information on this Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on 07776 194180.
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