Design manager

Design Manager 

Public Sector Construction

Location: South Woodford office with parking

Salary: Up to £85k + package

Company: Medium-Sized Main Contractor | Projects from £500k to £15m

Join a Company That Builds More Than Just Buildings

We're a friendly, down-to-earth construction company with a strong reputation in the public sector-and a growing portfolio of live projects across London and the South of England. With a buzzing office in South Woodford and a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, we're now looking for a Design Manager to bring expertise, energy, and a collaborative spirit to our design team.

What's the Role?

This is predominantly an office-based role, with regular site visits to our many active projects. You'll be leading the design process from tender stage through to completion, working closely with consultants, architects, clients, and our in-house teams to deliver innovative and practical design solutions.

You'll be responsible for:

Managing the design process across multiple public sector projects (education, healthcare, social housing, leisure, and more)
Ensuring designs meet brief, regulations, and deadlines
Reviewing drawings and technical documents for accuracy and buildability
Supporting bids with technical insights and value engineering
Coordinating design activities with the wider team to keep everything on track
What We're Looking For:

Experienced Design Manager (or a confident Senior Design Coordinator ready for the next step)
Background in main contracting, ideally within the public sector
Longevity with companies showcasing stickability
Knowledge of building regulations, planning, and BIM processes
A great communicator and collaborator who can juggle multiple projects and stakeholders
Someone with initiative, who enjoys solving problems and driving solutions forward
Why Join Us?

A friendly, social work culture – we love a good after-work get-together!
A hands-on role where your voice and input really matter
A company with lots of live sites, so there's always something exciting happening
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Car allowance & pension
Genuine opportunities for career progression as we grow

For more information please contact Kristian @ Build Rec on (phone number removed) and emial up to date CV to (url removed)

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