<div><p><b>Reference:</b> VAC-357031_1770887171<br/><b>Posted:</b> February 12, 2026</p><p>Our key client, a national main contractor, work across a number of schemes (residential/commercial/industrial/healthcare/educational) are seeking to appoint a Design Manager for schemes secured throughout the Yorkshire region.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li><b>Team and process management:</b> Lead and manage design teams and external consultants, chair design meetings, and oversee the entire design process from tender to completion.</li><li><b>Project planning and delivery:</b> Produce and manage design programs, information schedules, and risk registers.</li><li><b>Quality and compliance:</b> Ensure the design is compliant with all contract requirements, legislation, standards, and codes of practice.</li><li><b>Risk and budget management:</b> Identify and mitigate design and financial risks, manage the design budget, and control design changes.</li><li><b>Coordination and communication:</b> Liaise between clients, design consultants, and project staff to ensure all parties are aligned on design matters.</li><li><b>Documentation and reporting:</b> Prepare and validate design management plans and provide regular progress reports.</li><li><b>Contract administration:</b> Vet and appoint design team members, ensuring all terms and conditions are acceptable</li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with various stakeholders.</li><li>Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.</li><li>Commercial awareness and experience with contracts and bids.</li><li>Familiarity with legislation, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the industry</li></ul><p>For further information on the role/opportunity, please call Ryan Hayes on 01142 130900.</p></div>