Design Manager

Design Manager

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Salary: Up to £75,000 + package

Sector: Construction - Residential, Industrial, Commercial & Education

Company: Tier 2 Main Contractor

The Opportunity

We are working with an established Tier 2 main contractor based in Derbyshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team.

With a strong portfolio across residential, industrial, commercial and education projects, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality schemes throughout the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager looking to take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process across a range of projects, ensuring designs are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality and technical standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion

Coordinating architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers

Reviewing and challenging designs to ensure they are technically compliant, buildable and commercially viable

Managing design programmes, deliverables and approvals

Identifying and resolving design issues and risks

Working closely with the Commercial and Pre-Construction teams

Attending and leading design coordination meetings

Managing the RFI and technical query process

Ensuring compliance with relevant Building Regulations, standards and project specifications

Supporting value engineering and design development

Maintaining effective communication between the design and construction teams

Ensuring design information is issued in line with project programmes

Contributing to project reviews, reporting and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager with a strong background working for a main contractor or established construction organisation.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in a Design Manager role within the construction industry

Experience working on projects within one or more of the following sectors: residential, industrial, commercial or education

Strong technical and design coordination knowledge

A good understanding of constructio...