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Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a highly regarded main contractor with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and sustainable project delivery across the North West.\n\nThis business delivers a diverse range of projects including education, healthcare, commercial, and mid-rise residential developments. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and a culture that promotes professional growth, this is an ideal role for a technically strong and commercially aware design professional seeking long-term stability and progression.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe Design Manager will typically manage one project at pre-construction and one live project. You will take ownership of the design coordination process, managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure that design deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to handover.\nCoordinate design information between consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.\nReview drawings and specifications for accuracy, buildability, and compliance.\nSupport tender and pre-construction stages with design reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.\nManage the design programme and ensure deliverables align with procurement and construction schedules.\nChair and document design coordination meetings.\nEnsure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, and other statutory requirements.\nPromote digital design management and BIM processes.\nCollaborate closely with project and site teams to ensure smooth design integration into delivery.Experience required:\n\nProven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment.\nStrong understanding of construction methods, materials, and design coordination.\nExperience managing multiple stakeholders and design consultants.\nExcellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.\nWorking knowledge of Building Regulations, planning, and CDM processes.\nPrevious experience of residential apartment schemes would be an advantage\nDegree-qualified in a relevant subject\nFamiliarity with BIM and digital collaboration tools.Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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