Design Manager

Design Manager – Education Projects (Kent / South East)

Location: Kent
Sector: Education
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with a reputable main contractor delivering a strong pipeline of DfE-funded education projects across Kent and the wider South East. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to take ownership of design delivery across new-build and refurbishment education schemes.

This role would suit a Design Manager currently working for, or recently employed by, a main contractor with demonstrable experience delivering education projects through the full design and construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to completion

• Coordinate consultants, subcontract designers, and internal project teams

• Manage design risk, programme, and change control

• Chair and contribute to design team meetings

• Ensure design information is issued in line with construction requirements

• Support tender and pre-construction activities where required

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Design Manager working for a main contractor

• Strong background delivering education projects (DfE)

• Good understanding of Design & Build procurement

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

• Comfortable working on live construction projects

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary or day rate (depending on contract type)

• Long-term pipeline of education work

• Opportunity to work with an established contractor with repeat DfE frameworks

• Supportive and well-structured design and delivery teams

Interested

If you are a Design Manager with education sector experience and a main contractor background, or if you know someone suitable, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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