Design Manager
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Main Contractor | Resi, Commercial & Healthcare Projects
Location: London & Regional projects
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + excellent package
We're working with a leading main contractor who is continuing to grow across several key sectors and is now looking to appoint Design Managers at all levels — from Design Manager through to Senior / Principal Design Manager .
With a strong pipeline of work across residential, commercial, and healthcare , this is a brilliant opportunity to join a contractor known for delivering complex, high-quality projects and for investing in their people.
The Opportunity
You'll be joining an established design team and working on projects from pre-construction through to completion, playing a key role in coordinating design, driving buildability, and supporting successful project delivery.
Projects include:
High-quality residential developments
Commercial schemes across multiple sectors
Complex healthcare projects
Key Responsibilities
Depending on level, responsibilities may include:
Managing and coordinating the design process from tender to handover
Leading consultant teams and liaising with internal delivery teams
Reviewing design information for compliance, buildability, and risk
Managing design programmes and ensuring key deadlines are met
Supporting value engineering and procurement activities
Ensuring designs align with employer's requirements and construction strategy
About You
To be considered, you must have:
Proven main contracting experience as a Design Manager (any level)
Experience working on construction projects within resi, commercial, or healthcare
Strong understanding of design management and construction processes
Ability to work collaboratively across design, commercial, and site teams
Desirable (not essential):
Experience working on large or complex schemes
Knowledge of healthcare regulations or residential standards
Professional qualifications or chartership
Why Join This Contractor
Reputable, well-established top main contractor
Strong and varied project pipeline across multiple sectors
Clear progression routes for Design Managers at all stages of their career
Competitive salaries, benefits, and long-term stability
Supportive culture with a focus on quality and collaboration
If you're a Design Manager with main contracting experience and want exposure to diverse, high-profile projects with a contractor that genuinely values design, this could be the perfect next step
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- Location:
- Nottingham
- Salary:
- not provided
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Design
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