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Design Manager - Residential Retrofit & Regeneration

Hertfordshire

£70,000 - £85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Travel + Pension + Healthcare

We are working with a well-established main contractor with an annual turnover of circa £200m, delivering high-quality residential and regeneration schemes across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team on a flagship residential retrofit and regeneration project in Oxford, set to run over the next two years.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring coordination, compliance, and delivery in line with programme and budget. You will play a key role in managing consultant teams, driving design solutions, and supporting site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the design process across all project stages

Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure design alignment

Review and manage design information to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations

Identify and mitigate design risks and buildability issues

Support the project team in delivering programme milestones

Drive value engineering and innovative design solutions

Requirements

Proven experience as a Design Manager on residential projects (essential)

Strong understanding of retrofit and/or regeneration schemes (desirable)

Main contractor background

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple design packages and deadlines effectively

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £70,000 - £85,000

£6,000 car allowance

Travel expenses covered

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Long-term project pipeline with a reputable contractor

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor on a significant, long-term residential scheme with strong career progression prospects

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