1. Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
2. Enjoy excellent benefits and career development support.
About Our Client
Our client is a major UK government department responsible for delivering and maintaining secure public infrastructure. Their projects involve highly regulated environments with strict safety, security, and operational standards.
Job Description
As Design Manager, you'll be responsible for:
3. Manage and deliver realistic design programmes and schedules.
4. Collaborate with teams to ensure design meets brief and standards.
5. Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
6. Review designs for compliance, safety, and buildability.
7. Identify and mitigate risks throughout design and construction stages.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have strong design management experience, whether from contractor, consultancy, or client side. They'll be confident leading complex projects, skilled at collaboration, and focused on delivering compliant, innovative, and buildable designs.
What's on Offer
In return, our client can offer:
8. Competitive DM salary package with additional car allowance
9. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
10. Profit share scheme and extensive corporate benefits
11. Private medical insurance and 8% employer pension contribution
12. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
13. Industry-leading family leave: 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave
14. Travel expenses covered for site visits
15. Access to excellent learning and career development opportunities
16. Supportive, inclusive work environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and diversity