Job Title: Pre-Construction Framework Design Manager (Architectural Technologist Background Considered) Location: Derby (Flexible / Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £70,000 Full Package Sector: Education, Residential, Justice (MoJ) Employer: Leading UK Main Contractor Framework Value: £1.2bn The Opportunity We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading UK main contractor for a Pre-Construction Framework Design Manager to join their central frameworks team in Derby. This role is ideally suited to an Architectural Technologist (or Senior Technologist / Architectural Designer) who is looking to transition into a main contractor design management role, gaining exposure to large-scale frameworks and complex, multi-sector projects. You’ll sit at the heart of pre-construction, helping shape design strategy across £1.2bn of secured and upcoming work, while playing a key role in innovation, R&D, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The Role As Pre-Construction Framework Design Manager, you will: * Lead and coordinate design activity during bid and pre-construction stages * Translate architectural and technical design into buildable, cost-effective solutions * Manage and challenge external architectural and engineering consultants * Drive standardisation and repeatable design solutions across multiple frameworks * Support the development of MMC, off-site, and platform-based designs * Review drawings, specifications, and technical information for compliance and buildability * Work closely with pre-construction, estimating, commercial, and delivery teams * Contribute to design strategy, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement About You This role would suit someone with: * A background as an Architectural Technologist / Senior Architectural Technologist or currently working with a main contractor in a design role * Strong technical design knowledge and understanding of construction detailing * Experience working through RIBA Stages 2–4 (and ideally into delivery stages) * An interest in moving into a main contractor / Design Manager role * Awareness or hands-on experience of MMC, DfMA, or standardised design (desirable, not essential) * Confidence coordinating multiple stakeholders and design disciplines * A practical, problem-solving mindset focused on buildability What’s on Offer * Up to £70,000 salary full benefits package * Flexible / hybrid working, office base in Derby * Clear pathway from technical design into senior design management * Opportunity to influence design across a £1.2bn framework portfolio * Exposure to innovation, R&D, and modern construction methodologies * Long-term career progression within a leading, stable contractor