Commercial Design Manager
Commercial Design Manager – Social Housing & Maintenance
Holmfirth – £60 – £65k plus package
Your new company:
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with four decades of experience working across the UK. They provide a comprehensive range of professional services to the public housing sector and pride themselves on delivering innovative, high-quality projects while supporting the career development of their team.
Your new role:
Our client is seeking a Commercial Design Manager to join their Architectural Design Team based at their modern office in Holmfirth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a team of over 20 architects, technologists, and technicians. The successful candidate will oversee contracts, manage commercial risk, and ensure the effective invoicing and collection of fees while supporting multiple projects across the UK. Social housing and maintenance experience is highly desirable.
Responsibilities will include:
Maintaining commercial control of projects and protecting the organisation's contractual position
Overseeing project contracts, invoicing, and fee collection
Managing commercial issues and risk across multiple projects simultaneously
Developing commercial awareness and professionalism within the design team
Advising the team on contractual obligations and commercial best practice
Managing client relationships and ensuring excellent service delivery on a project-by-project basis
Contributing to the overall financial performance of the Architectural Design Team
Providing guidance and support to the team in commercial matters
Travelling across the UK as required to support projects
What you will need to succeed:
Relevant construction-related degree or equivalent qualification
Proven experience in a commercial management role within the construction industry
Familiarity with the RIBA Plan of Work stages 1-7
Strong commercial acumen and professionalism
Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Full UK driving licence
Experience in social housing and maintenance projects is highly desirable
What you get in return:
Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 plus package
Up to 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working options with flexible 9-day fortnight rota
Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
Bonus schemes linked to performance
Fully funded training programmes, professional membership fees, and CPD support
Regular performance and career development reviews
Opportunities to work on exciting social housing projects across the UK
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment with social events and team-building activities
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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