At a Glance
- Tasks: Support design management across diverse construction projects and collaborate with experienced teams.
- Company: Respected main contractor with a focus on career development and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and structured career progression.
- Other info: Travel across the South of England with no overnight stays expected.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to varied projects and enhance your design management skills.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in design management; strong communication and organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.
Assistant Design Manager
Location: Reading (with travel across the South of England) Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + Package Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week from home
About the Role
An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant Design Manager to join its growing team based in near Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for a design professional looking to develop their career within a business that delivers a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
You will work alongside experienced Design Managers and project teams, supporting the design process from tender and pre-construction through to construction and project completion.
The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects, including
- Education
- Scientific and laboratory facilities
- Industrial, warehouses and studios
- Build-to-Rent residential developments
No specific sector experience is required.
We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in design management who is adaptable, proactive and keen to broaden their experience across different project types.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management and coordination of the design process across multiple projects.
- Assist in reviewing and managing consultant and subcontractor design information.
- Help ensure design information is delivered in line with programme requirements.
- Attend and contribute to design team meetings.
- Work closely with project, commercial and construction teams.
- Assist during tender and pre-construction stages, including design reviews and value engineering exercises.
- Monitor design progress and identify potential risks or clashes.
- Support the delivery of compliant, buildable and cost-effective design solutions.
Requirements
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a design management role, such as:
- Assistant Design Manager
- Junior Design Manager
- Graduate Design Manager
- Experience working within the construction industry.
- Understanding of the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the South of England.
- Travel Requirements
The role is based from the company's Reading office, with regular travel to sites and project offices across the South of England, including areas such as:
- Oxford and surrounding areas
- Southampton and the South Coast
- South and West London
All projects are within a reasonable travelling distance and overnight stays are not expected.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working with 1 day per week from home.
- Opportunity to work across multiple sectors and project types.
- Involvement in tender, pre-construction and live construction projects.
- Structured career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you're an ambitious Assistant, Junior or Graduate Design Manager looking to take the next step in your career and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of construction projects, we'd love to hear from you
Assistant Design Manager - Reading - £35k-£50k employer: Velocity Recruitment
Velocity Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. With competitive daily rates and a hybrid working model, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
