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A well-established main contractor with a strong regional order book is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their team. This is a key hire for a business with a healthy pipeline across [sector – e.g. residential/commercial/mixed-use] and a reputation for technical delivery.
The Role
You'll manage the design process on live projects from pre-construction through to completion, acting as the link between the client, design team, and site delivery — ensuring designs are coordinated, buildable, and compliant.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design process on live projects, from pre-construction/tender stage through to practical completion
- Instruct and coordinate consultants (architects, structural/M&E engineers, specialist subcontractors) to ensure design information is delivered on programme
- Manage the Employer's Requirements / Contractor's Proposals process and ensure compliance throughout delivery
- Review and manage subcontractor design packages, ensuring technical and contractual compliance
- Chair and attend design team meetings, tracking actions and design risk registers
- Resolve design queries and coordination issues arising on site, working closely with the site/project management team
- Manage RFIs, technical submittals, and design change processes
- Ensure Building Regulations, NHBC/warranty, and Building Safety Act (Golden Thread/gateway) requirements are met where applicable
- Support pre-construction/bid teams with design input during tender stage
- Manage design programme and flag risks to project directors/commercial teams
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Experience Required
- Proven Design Manager experience within a main contractor or construction environment
- Strong understanding of the design process through RIBA stages and how this integrates with construction delivery
- Experience managing external consultants and subcontractor design packages
- Confident reviewing and coordinating drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
- Working knowledge of Building Regulations and relevant industry standards (Building Safety Act experience desirable)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across client, design team, and site delivery
- Degree or professional qualification in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline (desirable but not essential)
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