Design Manager Manchester Up to £70,000 package Leading Main Contractor Are you a Design Manager with a strong grasp of construction processes, looking to take the lead on complex, rewarding projects? If so, this is your opportunity to join a leading main contractor known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a Design Manager seeking a long-term career move within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll be based from the Manchester office and take full ownership of the design management process — from bid stage through to project handover. Working closely with Contracts and Project Managers, you’ll coordinate consultant teams, lead CDP elements, manage planning and statutory requirements, and ensure the delivery of technically sound, commercially viable design solutions that meet client expectations. As a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading the full design process for projects from pre-construction through to completion. Overseeing CDP elements and ensuring seamless integration of consultant and subcontractor design packages. Supporting tender submissions and value engineering efforts at bid stage. Collaborating with clients, statutory bodies, and internal teams to discharge conditions and ensure compliance. Chairing design reviews, managing risks, and championing innovation and best practice. What’s in it for you? A salary of up to £70,000 plus a competitive package including car allowance, bonus, and benefits. Opportunity to work on major construction schemes in the North West, with career progression mapped clearly. Hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative, team-focused working culture. Continuous professional development, including exposure to BIM, value engineering and pre-construction. If you’re ready to bring your experience in design management to a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you. Apply today, and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been shortlisted. Services advertised by ProBuild Recruitment Solutions Ltd are that of an employment agency/business