Design Manager Residential & Mixed-Use Developments | Permanent
Salary: £60,000 £70,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits (depending on experience)
We are working in partnership with a well-established and growing construction and development management business to recruit an experienced Design Manager .
Our client is a privately owned company operating across residential and mixed-use developments, with a strong reputation for delivering well-coordinated, high-quality projects. They are known for their collaborative approach, strong relationships with consultants and subcontractors, and their ability to take projects from early design stages through to successful on-site delivery. With a healthy pipeline of work secured, they offer stability, autonomy, and long-term career progression.
The Role As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring all design information is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with the construction programme.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the design process across all project stages
Coordinating consultants, architects, and specialist designers
Reviewing and managing design information, drawings, and specifications
Ensuring design compliance with building regulations and employers requirements
Working closely with construction, commercial, and client teams
Identifying and resolving design risks and buildability issues
Supporting value engineering and design development exercises
About You Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator role
Background working on residential or mixed-use developments
Strong understanding of design management and construction processes
Experience coordinating external consultants and design teams
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Relevant construction or design qualifications preferred
Whats on Offer Competitive salary of £60,000 £70,000 plus package
Opportunity to work with a growing, privately owned business
Involvement in projects from early design through to completion
Supportive senior management and collaborative working environment
Clear progression routes as the business continues to expand
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to join a company that values quality, collaboration, and well-planned project delivery.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please contact us to discuss further.
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