Job Description Job Title: Design Manager Department: Design Management / Pre-Construction Location: UK (Project-based with office support) Reporting To: Project Lead / Senior Management Team / Directors Company Overview With a strong and secure pipeline of work extending into 2026/27, the business continues to deliver a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects across multiple sectors. Current and forthcoming projects include hotel extensions and façade replacements, new build residential developments, heritage refurbishments, and major pre-construction opportunities across the UK. Role Overview An opportunity has arisen to join a collaborative, professional Design Management Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and managing design activities across bids and live projects, ensuring designs are compliant, buildable, cost-effective, and aligned with client objectives from project inception through to completion and customer care. Current & Upcoming Projects Include Hotel Extensions & Façade Replacements - Farnborough, Solihull, Warrington & Leeds (£10m) New Build Residential - Stockport (£55m) Heritage Refurbishment - 5* Hotel, Bath (£35m) New Build Residential - Liverpool (£45m) Pre-Construction Opportunities - Operational, Design Management & Estimating Project Manager - Customer Care DepartmentKey Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of Design Management for live bids and construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle Provide design leadership from project inception through to handover and customer care Influence design development to enhance buildability, programme certainty and cost efficiency Manage Net Zero, sustainability, energy and carbon objectives, supporting both client and business commitments Coordinate and collaborate with supply chain partners to develop optimal and innovative delivery solutions Manage compliance with CDM Regulations, planning conditions and statutory/regulatory approvals Compile, negotiate and manage Consultant and Sub-Contractor Appointments and Design Responsibility Matrices in collaboration with the in-house legal team Contribute to supply chain interviews, subcontract procurement and specialist technical appraisals Prepare Contractors Proposals and Employers Requirements documentation Provide technical support for RFIs and design-related queries Manage third-party consents and statutory approvals Build, maintain and develop strong client relationships Support employee development through active involvement in the Building Student ProgrammeSkills, Experience & Knowledge Proven track record in Design Management within the construction industry Experience managing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to completion Strong working knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing, methodologies and delivery processes Excellent understanding of Building Regulations, industry standards and best practice guidance Commercial and contractual awareness Experience working with multidisciplinary internal and external teamsKey Attributes Excellent communication skills with confidence to challenge, influence and solve problems Highly organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal High level of attention to detail while maintaining a strategic overview Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments and stakeholders Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required Capable of meeting demanding deadlines within a fast-paced environment RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy