Design Manager

Design Manager Hitchin, Hertfordshire Main Contractor Design & Build | Strong Site-Delivery Focus
Salary: £60,000£70,000 + £6,000 car allowance
Benefits: £6,000 car allowance

Fuel card + mileage

25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

Additional holiday at 5, 7 and 10 years (up to 28 days)

Enhanced pension

Private medical cover

Fully funded professional memberships and training

Annual health checks and flu jabs

Eye tests and glasses for screen users

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Regular pay reviews

Hybrid working pattern

Modern working environment with long-term progression

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Overview A regional Main Contractor near Hitchin is looking to appoint a Design Manager to strengthen their delivery team. The business delivers a balanced mix of education, healthcare and commercial projects, split evenly between new-build and refurbishment, typically valued between £5m£15m. Youll usually support 23 live projects at once, working closely with site teams to maintain information flow and resolve technical challenges quickly.
The company is known for its technical capability, collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships. With steady growth across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and surrounding counties, they offer long-term stability, modern working practices and clear progression.
Role Overview Design Manager (Site-Focused) This role suits someone who enjoys being embedded in live projects, supporting site teams and ensuring design information is coordinated, buildable and delivered on time. Youll work across pre-construction and delivery, with a strong emphasis on site-based technical coordination and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process on Design & Build projects

Coordinate drawings and technical information between architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors

Attend site regularly to resolve design queries and technical issues

Oversee buildability reviews and technical checks

Track design deliverables against programme requirements

Ensure timely approvals and information flow to site

Work collaboratively with pre-construction, commercial and project teams

Working Pattern 1 day from home

12 days in the office

2 days on site (typical)

Hours: 8.30am 5.00pm (1-hour lunch)

Ideal Candidate Experience as a Design Manager, Senior Design Coordinator, Architect or similar

Strong understanding of construction drawings, detailing and design processes

Confident managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines

Enjoys being on site and solving real-time technical challenges

Suitable backgrounds include Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, M&E Engineering, Consultancy, Main Contractor and Design & Build

How to Apply To apply for this Design Manager role, please submit your application through Totaljobs and a member of the ADS team will be in touch.

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