Design Manager Chemical Building Refurbishment Location: Manchester City Centre Sector: Construction / Refurbishment / Industrial & Chemical Facilities Employment Type: Permanent (contract option considered) The Role: An established UK construction contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to work on a chemical/industrial building refurbishment project in Manchester City Centre. This role will suit a Design Manager with strong technical knowledge and experience managing complex refurbishment works, particularly within regulated or high-risk environments. You will play a key role in coordinating design information, managing consultants, and ensuring buildability, compliance, and programme certainty throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Managing and coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to completion Acting as the main point of contact between the construction team, consultants, and the client on design matters Reviewing and managing design deliverables to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and client requirements Identifying and managing design risks, clashes, and buildability issues Supporting procurement by providing clear and timely design information Managing design change control and ensuring alignment with programme and cost Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and best practice, particularly within a chemical/industrial environment About You: Proven experience as a Design Manager within construction or refurbishment projects Experience working on industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, or high-risk environments is highly desirable Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and design coordination processes Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Ability to work effectively on a busy city-centre refurbishment project Relevant construction or design-related qualifications preferred Whats On Offer: Negotiable salary Company car allowance of £5000 25 days holiday Pension Long-term career development with a well-established UK contractor