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Company Overview
A leading UK main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality industrial and logistics facilities. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, the company has secured repeat business with some of the country’s top clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Design Manager to oversee Design & Build projects ranging from £20m–£100m.
Job Details
Job Title: Design Manager
Location: St Albans
Salary: £70–80k + package
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all aspects of design coordination across tender, pre-construction, and construction phases.
* Oversee and manage multi-disciplinary consultants, subcontractors, and technical submissions to ensure high-quality design delivery.
* Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, regulatory standards, and buildability considerations.
* Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme, and constructability without compromising quality.
* Maintain clear and effective communication between design teams, site teams, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Manage design programme and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of design milestones.
* Champion innovation and best practice within the design team, promoting continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering (BSc/BEng/Hons).
* Chartered or working toward chartered status preferred (e.g., MCIAT, RIBA, ICE).
* Minimum 5 years experience in Design & Build project design management, preferably in industrial or logistics sectors.
* Proven track record managing consultants, design teams, and complex design interfaces.
* Strong technical knowledge of RIBA stages, BIM processes, and building regulations.
* Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills.
* Ability to balance programme, cost, and design quality effectively.
Why Join
* Work for a top-tier contractor with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships.
* Flexible working arrangements and supportive team environment.
* Clear career progression with opportunities to advance into Senior Design Manager positions.
* Exposure to high-profile industrial and logistics projects across the UK.
If you are a Design Manager who feels that your career has hit a ceiling and you need a change of direction, this could be perfect timing in terms of the right opportunity. Please submit your CV.
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