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Design Manager
Location: London & South East
About the Company
Our client is a well-established regional main contractor delivering high-quality design and build, refurbishment, and new build projects across London and the South East. Operating within the commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and specialist façade remediation sectors, they have built an outstanding reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects to the highest standards. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their expanding team.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all design information is delivered on programme and to the highest quality. Working closely with clients, consultants, architects, and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a variety of construction projects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple projects
- Review drawings, specifications, and technical information
- Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
- Chair design team meetings and manage design programmes
- Resolve design and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations and project requirements
- Support the pre-construction and operational teams during project delivery
- Monitor design progress and ensure key project milestones are achieved
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Requirements
- Previous experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment
- Experience delivering design & build construction projects
- Strong technical construction knowledge
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred)
- Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing professional development
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing and respected contractor
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