Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Design Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1380
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c.£65k-£75k basic
Benefits Package
* Car Allowance, including option for salary sacrifice electric car scheme
* Market‑leading holiday allowance
* Performance bonus
* Pension
* Employee rewards including days out, trips, and vouchers
Company & Project
Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with a privately owned Main Contractor with a turnover close to £50 million operating across the Commercial, Mixed‑Use, and Education sectors across Cambridgeshire. They are currently growing their Design team with a new Design Manager to work on projects up to c.£15m in single value.
The business has demonstrated sustained and strategic growth over the past 10 years, positioning itself as an employer of choice with a rewarding culture and a strong track record of investing in employees' personal and professional development.
The large majority of their projects are secured from local frameworks and are largely Design and Build contracts.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages.
* Monitor on‑site design coordination across one or two projects.
* Apply a process‑driven approach with practical construction knowledge and keen eye for detail.
Desirable Experience
* Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
* Ability to work on projects as a Lead Design Manager.
* Minimum of 5–7 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
* Knowledge of one or more of the following: Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation, Building Regulations, and NHBC warranty requirements.
Previous Roles
* Technical Manager
* Assistant Design Manager
* Design Manager
* Design Co‑ordinator
* Assistant Design & Build Manager
Qualifications & Skills
* HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
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