Job Description
Design Manager
Residential & Mixed-Use Developments | Permanent
Salary: £60,000 £70,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits (depending on experience)
We are working in partnership with a well-established and growing construction and development management business to recruit an experienced Design Manager.
Our client is a privately owned company operating across residential and mixed-use developments, with a strong reputation for delivering well-coordinated, high-quality projects. They are known for their collaborative approach, strong relationships with consultants and subcontractors, and their ability to take projects from early design stages through to successful on-site delivery. With a healthy pipeline of work secured, they offer stability, autonomy, and long-term career progression.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring all design information is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with the construction programme.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the design process across all project stages
* Coordinating consultants, architects, and specialist designers
* Reviewing and managing design information, drawings, and specifications
* Ensuring design compliance with building regulations and employers requirements
* Working closely with construction, commercial, and client teams
* Identifying and resolving design risks and buildability issues
* Supporting value engineering and design development exercises
About You
* Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator role
* Background working on residential or mixed-use developments
* Strong understanding of design management and construction processes
* Experience coordinating external consultants and design teams
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Relevant construction or design qualifications preferred
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary of £60,000 £70,000 plus package
* Opportunity to work with a growing, privately owned business
* Involvement in projects from early design through to completion
* Supportive senior management and collaborative working environment
* Clear progression routes as the business continues to expand
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to join a company that values quality, collaboration, and well-planned project delivery.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please contact us to discuss further.
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