Design Manager – Private Planning & Design Consultancy – Bury St Edmunds Fraser Recruitment is delighted to partner with a respected, multi-disciplinary planning and design group seeking a Design Manager to lead its design function. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving design quality, technical compliance, and team development across a large, multi-sector portfolio. You will play a central role in shaping standards, supporting delivery, and contributing to the continued growth of the business. The Role As Design Manager, you will lead the design team and ensure high standards are maintained across all projects. You will oversee design delivery from early feasibility through to construction, ensuring outputs respond to: ✔ Technical and regulatory requirements (Building Regulations, CDM, Building Safety Act) ✔ Site constraints and buildability considerations ✔ Client objectives and commercial viability You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, supporting both project delivery and internal capability. Key Responsibilities ✅ Lead and support the design team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement ✅ Oversee CPD, mentoring, and professional development (RIBA, CIAT, CIOB) ✅ Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, and relevant legislation ✅ Manage design quality control systems and technical review ...