Design Manager - New Build Housing - Manchester Design Manager - We are seeking a detail-oriented Design Manager to join a growing privately owned leading affordable housing developer. The Design Manager will ensure team projects are compliant with relevant specifications and statutory requirements, while providing technical support to both the construction and development teams. Pre-Construction & Design – Responsibilities * Prepare technical scopes of work for consultants, aligned with the development team’s requirements. * Support the development and commercial teams in producing accurate cost estimates, considering any technical implications of the proposed construction type. * Issue briefs to design consultants and subcontractors; manage their output to ensure production information is delivered on time, within scope, and according to agreed fees. * Ensure working drawings comply with planning approvals, contract specifications, building regulations, and other applicable standards. * Submit and actively follow up on statutory applications (e.g., crossovers, sewer connections, section agreements) to secure timely approvals. * Coordinate and monitor production information with the project QS, development, and construction teams to maintain cost control and align outputs with budget targets. * Use WHDMS to review and approve drawings, confi...