Design Manager

A well-established regional contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a range of construction projects across the South of England.

The business delivers a diverse portfolio of design & build projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial and leisure, working closely with both public and private sector clients. This role will play a key part in coordinating the design process and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently from concept through to completion.

The Role

Manage the design process across multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to delivery

Coordinate consultants, architects and subcontractor design teams

Review and manage design programmes, technical submissions and design approvals

Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure design information is aligned with construction programmes

Identify design risks and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle

Support the tender and pre-construction phases, including design development and value engineering

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment, or from an architectural background looking to move into a contractor-side design management role

Strong understanding of design coordination on design & build projects

Experience managing consultant teams and technical design information

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple design packages across different projects