Job Description – Design Manager (Care Homes)
Location: Reigate, Surrey
Base pay range
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About the Company
Our client is a family-run, medium-sized contractor based in Reigate, Surrey. With a strong reputation for quality and attention to detail, they specialise in the construction of care homes and high-end residential properties across the South East. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their team.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process across multiple care home developments, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with the client’s vision. You will act as the key liaison between external consultants, architects, and internal teams, driving coordination and resolving design issues.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the design process from pre-construction through to handover
* Oversee design consultants, architects, and engineers to ensure information is delivered on time
* Lead design team meetings and coordinate input from all stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning requirements, and care sector standards
* Identify and resolve design risks, technical challenges, and value engineering opportunities
* Work closely with the commercial and project management teams to align design and buildability with cost and program
* Prepare and maintain design documentation and trackers
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Design Manager (or Senior Design Coordinator ready to step up)
* Strong background in care home construction (essential)
* Knowledge of residential projects an advantage
* Excellent coordination and problem-solving skills
* Ability to lead meetings and manage multiple stakeholders
* Strong technical knowledge of building regulations and sector-specific requirements
* IT literate with good document management skills
What’s on Offer
* Full benefits package
* Opportunity to lead on high-quality care home projects across the South East
* Family-run contractor with a supportive and collaborative culture
* Long-term career progression as the business continues to grow
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