Design Manager

24 Days Old

Design Manager Location: Tonbridge (Projects across London, Surrey & Kent) Sectors: Education, Local Authority, Police / Blue light, Commercial & Light Industrial Contract Type: Permanent The Opportunity We are working with a well-established main contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across education, local authority, blue light, commercial, and light industrial sectors, up to £25M. With a strong pipeline of work in London, Surrey, and Kent, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to take ownership of design delivery across multiple frameworks and project types, from new‑build to refurbishment schemes. This role is ideally suited to a Design Manager with a main contractor background and proven experience coordinating complex projects across multiple sectors through the full design and construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the design process from pre‑construction through to project completion Coordinate external consultants, subcontract designers, and internal project teams Manage design risk, programme alignment, and change control processes Chair and actively contribute to design team and coordination meetings Ensure design information is issued accurately and in line with construction requirements Support tender and pre‑construction activities across multiple frameworks
Ideal Candidate Profile
Proven experience as a Design Manager working for a main contractor Experience delivering projects across education, local authority, blue light, commercial, or light industrial sectors Solid understanding of Design & Build and framework procurement routes Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working on live construction projects across multiple sites
What's on Offer
Competitive salary Long‑term, varied pipeline of projects across multiple sectors Opportunity to work with an established contractor on repeat frameworks Supportive, well‑structured design and delivery teams
Interested? If you are a Design Manager with multi‑sector experience and a main contractor background — or know someone suitable — please get in touch for a confidential discussion #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Tonbridge
Job Type:
FullTime

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