Job Description
Design Manager Chemical Building Refurbishment
Location: Manchester City CentreSector: Construction / Refurbishment / Industrial & Chemical FacilitiesEmployment Type: Permanent
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
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