Assistant Design Manager St Albans £45,000 – £55,000 package A fantastic opportunity for a technically minded and ambitious individual to join a forward-thinking main contractor as an Assistant Design Manager. This role offers excellent exposure to complex, large-scale industrial, commercial, and logistics projects across the region, supporting pre-construction and live project delivery within a high-performing design team. You’ll be working closely with senior design and project managers, developing your understanding of full project lifecycle delivery while playing a key role in ensuring that technical design information is accurate, coordinated, and buildable. Key Responsibilities: • Support the coordination and management of design information from tender through to completion. • Assist with the preparation and review of technical documentation, specifications, and design programmes. • Manage design registers, RFIs, and drawing schedules, ensuring accurate version control. • Collaborate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams to ensure compliance with design intent and construction requirements. • Assist with design meetings, progress reporting, and value engineering exercises. • Contribute to risk identification and mitigation from a design and buildability perspective. • Support pre-construction teams in reviewing tender documentation and assisting with technical submissions. Requirements: • Degree qualified in Architecture, Design Management, or Engineering (or similar construction-related discipline). • 1–3 years’ experience within a main contractor or design consultancy environment. • Strong understanding of design processes and technical documentation within Design & Build projects. • Excellent organisational, communication, and coordination skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment. • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office; knowledge of BIM processes beneficial. Career Development: • Structured progression pathway into a Design Manager role. • Mentorship and hands-on support from experienced design and pre-construction professionals. • Exposure to multi-million-pound Design & Build schemes within a growing national contractor. • Continuous professional development and funded training opportunities. Why Apply? Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction. Work on exciting projects that make a real impact. Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.If you are a Senior Cost Manager who feels that your career has hit a ceiling and you need a change of direction then this could be perfect timing in terms of the right opportunity. Please submit your CV to (url removed)