Design Manager

Constructive Moves are recruiting for an independent, regional house builder who operate across the Southeast of England and are committed to building high-quality homes and building careers.

The company have a Design Manager opportunity to join their successful and established region in Surrey

As a Design Manager, you will hold a central role within the Design Department, leading the coordination and management of the design process to secure planning approvals for residential developments.

What you'll be doing:
– Working closely with land, technical, and external consultant teams to ensure schemes are creatively designed, commercially viable, policy-compliant, and aligned with the company's quality standards.
– ?Shaping developments from concept through to consent, managing stakeholder engagement with local authorities and consultants to drive projects forward efficiently and effectively.
– ? Balancing design excellence with planning strategy and programme delivery to contribute to the company's growth pipeline and reputation for delivering high-quality homes.

Skills & knowledge required for the role:
– Previous experience in the house building industry and held the role of Design Manager or a similar role
– Excellent IT skills (good working knowledge of MS Office and Autocad packages)
– Knowledge of current building regulations and NHBC requirements
– Understanding of the entire planning application process from start to completion
– People and team management skills

If you are considering the next step in your career at a company that values its employees as much as its projects, we want to hear from you