Design Manager

An established and highly respected Tier 1 / Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team in the North East.

The business has a strong pipeline of secured work across the region, delivering high-profile projects across sectors including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and student accommodation, typically ranging from £10m – £60m+ in value.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to work on large-scale, technically interesting schemes with a contractor known for delivering complex projects and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion

Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure design programmes are achieved

Reviewing design information and ensuring buildability and compliance

Chairing and managing design team meetings

Working closely with project, commercial and site teams throughout the build process

Managing RFIs, design changes and technical queries

Requirements

Experience working as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator with a main contractor

Proven experience delivering projects ideally £10m+ £60m

Strong understanding of the design and build process

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and design teams

Excellent communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong regional presence

Diverse pipeline of projects across multiple sectors

Clear career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

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