Our key client, a TIER 1 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. Key responsibilities: * Team and process management: Lead and manage design teams and external consultants, chair design meetings, and oversee the entire design process from tender to completion. * Project planning and delivery: Produce and manage design programs, information schedules, and risk registers. * Quality and compliance: Ensure the design is compliant with all contract requirements, legislation, standards, and codes of practice. * Risk and budget management: Identify and mitigate design and financial risks, manage the design budget, and control design changes. * Coordination and communication: Liaise between clients, design consultants, and project staff to ensure all parties are aligned on design matters. * Documentation and reporting: Prepare and validate design management plans and provide regular progress reports. * Contract administration: Vet and appoint design team members, ensuring all terms and conditions are acceptable * Proven experience in a design management role * Strong leadership and team management skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with various stakeholders. * Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools. * Commercial awareness and experience with contracts and bids. * Familiarity with legislation, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the industry For further information on the role/opportunity, please call Ryan Hayes on (phone number removed)