Design Manager
Location: Isle of Wight
Rate: Competitive Day Rate
Contract: 6 months initially (potentially longer)
Role Overview
The Design Manager will lead and coordinate the design process on major projects, ensuring buildable, cost-effective solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements. You will act as the link between consultants, subcontractors, and the project team, driving design quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage design development from pre-construction through delivery.
2. Coordinate design information to support procurement and construction.
3. Lead design meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
4. Review drawings for accuracy, compliance, and buildability.
5. Ensure statutory approvals, BIM requirements, and sustainability targets are achieved.
6. Identify risks and opportunities, supporting value engineering.
Skills & Experience
7. Proven experience as a Design Manager (or Senior Design Coordinator) with a main contractor.
8. Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and design management processes.
9. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical challenges.
10. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
11. Degree/HND in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
12. CSCS card required; chartership and SMSTS desirable.
If you are intereted in this role or would like to discuss in closer detail, please don't hesitate to get in touch.