Design Manager
Location: Tonbridge (Projects across London, Surrey & Kent)
Sectors: Education, Local Authority, Police / Blue light, Commercial & Light Industrial
Contract Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established main contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across education, local authority, blue light, commercial, and light industrial sectors, up to £25M. With a strong pipeline of work in London, Surrey, and Kent, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to take ownership of design delivery across multiple frameworks and project types, from new-build to refurbishment schemes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion
* Coordinate external consultants, subcontract designers, and internal project teams
* Manage design risk, programme alignment, and change control processes
* Chair and actively contribute to design team and coordination meetings
* Ensure design information is issued accurately and in line with construction requirements
* Support tender and pre-construction activities across multiple frameworks
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proven experience as a Design Manager working for a main contractor
* Experience delivering projects across education, local authority, blue light, commercial, or light industrial sectors
* Solid understanding of Design & Build and framework procurement routes
* Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable working on live construction projects across multiple sites
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Long-term, varied pipeline of projects across multiple sectors
* Opportunity to work with an established contractor on repeat frameworks
* Supportive, well-structured design and delivery teams
Interested?
If you are a Design Manager with multi-sector experience and a main contractor background — or know someone suitable — please get in touch for a confidential discussion
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