Design Manager North West
Commercial | Industrial | Education | Extra Care | Residential
Location:Warrington, Preston, Liverpool & Manchester
Salary:Competitive + Package
Contract Type:Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactiveDesign Managerto join our growing team and take responsibility for leading the design process across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working on schemes withincommercial, industrial, education, extra care and residential sectors, you will play a key role in ensuring that design solutions are practical, cost-effective and fully aligned with client requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager who thrives on collaboration and problem-solving, and who enjoys being at the heart of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to handover.
* Coordinate design information between consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
* Ensure designs are buildable, compliant and aligned with budget, programme and quality expectations.
* Chair design meetings and provide clear communication between all stakeholders.
* Identify and mitigate design risks while driving value engineering opportunities.
* Support bid and pre-construction teams with technical input for tenders and presentations.
* Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded.
About You
The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with a strong technical background, excellent organisational skills and a track record of managing the design function on a variety of projects.
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Design Manager (or Design Coordinator ready to step up).
* Strong knowledge of construction processes and technical detailing.
* Experience across commercial, industrial, education, extra care or residential projects.
* Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
* Proficient in design management systems and collaborative working platforms.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary + car/car allowance + benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects across the North West.
* Genuine career progression within a forward-thinking contractor.
* A supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment.
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