Design Manager

Design Manager – Public Sector Construction

* South Woodford, London

* Medium-Sized Main Contractor | Projects up to £20m

* Salary up to £80k + package

Role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Design Manager to join a well-established medium-sized main contractor specialising in public sector construction, including education, healthcare, government buildings, social housing, and leisure facilities.

With a healthy pipeline of projects ranging up to £20m across London and the South East, we are seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process across multiple schemes, ensuring innovation, compliance, and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

* Lead the design process from tender through to delivery across a range of public sector projects.

* Coordinate with consultants, architects, clients, and internal teams to drive design solutions.

* Ensure compliance with project briefs, statutory requirements, and relevant regulations.

* Manage design programme schedules, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

* Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor design information for accuracy and buildability.

* Support bid submissions with technical input and value engineering opportunities.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Design Manager (or Senior Design Coordinator ready to step up) within the main contracting sector.

* Strong understanding of public sector construction standards and frameworks.

* Experience across sectors such as education, healthcare, and social housing is highly desirable.

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

* Knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning, and BIM processes.

* Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

For you?

* Competitive salary (DOE)

* Car allowance

* Company pension scheme

* Career progression opportunities within a growing business