Design Manager – Industrial & Commercial Projects
M4 Corridor (Reading, Wokingham, Slough) + 1–2 days/week in Kent HQ (if required)
£75,000 – £95,000 DOE + Travel Allowance, Private Healthcare, Pension & Bonus
Why This Role?
Major Project Portfolio – Take the lead on three high-value industrial & commercial schemes in Berkshire, running through to 2027.
Balanced Setup – Based across live project sites with the flexibility to work from the Kent head office 1–2 days a week if needed.
Long-Term Stability – Join a forward-thinking contractor with a secured pipeline and strong client base. What You’ll Be Doing As Design Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the design and technical coordination of multiple live and pre-construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading design reviews and ensuring technical compliance.
Managing consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
Overseeing technical submissions, approvals, and design outputs.
Acting as the key link between client, design, and delivery teams.
Proactively resolving design challenges to keep projects moving smoothly. You’ll play a critical role in delivering fast-paced, complex projects — ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction from concept to completion.
About the Company This award-winning, privately-owned main contractor is renowned for delivering complex logistics and commercial projects across London and the South East. With a reputation for technical rigour, quality delivery, and strong client relationships, they combine modern construction practices with a collaborative, low-hierarchy culture.
With a secured order book extending through to 2027, they are investing in long-term growth and seeking leaders who want to be part of that journey.
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience as a Design Manager on commercial or industrial build projects.
A main contractor background with in-depth technical knowledge of modern construction.
Strong stakeholder management skills with a detail-driven and proactive approach. What You’ll Get
£75,000 – £95,000 DOE + bonus, healthcare & travel allowance.
Freedom to balance site-based delivery with office support.
Long-term career progression in a growing, secure business.
Opportunity to deliver projects that make a real impact, with the autonomy to shape outcomes. How to Apply 📩 Apply directly via this job board.
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