Job Title: Design Manager Location: Hertfordshire Overview: My Client is seeking a Design Manager to join their Team. This is a full-time permanent role. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package. The main purpose of this role is to lead design from pre-construction through to construction, taking full technical responsibility for allocated projects. The Design Manager will also provide full design and technical support during the tendering process. Experience in leading the design of major refurbishment, fire remediation, and re-cladding of Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) is advantageous. This role may include line management of an Assistant Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, or Senior Design Coordinator What will you deliver Design and Technical Responsibilities: Lead consultant and survey tendering and procurement. Conduct thorough design risk appraisals to support tenders. Review Employer's Requirements (ERs) and contribute to Contractor’s Proposals. Develop robust design and preconstruction programmes for tenders. Lead client meetings during bid and preconstruction phases as required. Manage consultant and survey appointments, ensuring scope and terms align with project needs. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with consultants. Ensure design fee budgets are managed effectively and within scope. Obtain consultant design programmes and integr...