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Design Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: St Albans
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Design Manager
Location: St Albans
Salary: £70–80k + package
Company Overview:
A leading UK main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality industrial and logistics facilities. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, the company has secured repeat business with some of the country’s top clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Design Manager to oversee Design & Build projects ranging from £20m–£100m.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of design coordination across tender, pre-construction, and construction phases.
Oversee and manage multi-disciplinary consultants, subcontractors, and technical submissions to ensure high-quality design delivery.
Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, regulatory standards, and buildability considerations.
Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme, and constructability without compromising quality.
Maintain clear and effective communication between design teams, site teams, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
Manage design programme and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of design milestones.
Champion innovation and best practice within the design team, promoting continuous improvement.Required Skills & Qualifications:
Degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering (BSc/BEng/Hons).
Chartered or working toward chartered status preferred (e.g., MCIAT, RIBA, ICE).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Design & Build project design management, preferably in industrial or logistics sectors.
Proven track record managing consultants, design teams, and complex design interfaces.
Strong technical knowledge of RIBA stages, BIM processes, and building regulations.
Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills.
Ability to balance programme, cost, and design quality effectively.Why Join:
Work for a top-tier contractor with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships.
Flexible working arrangements and supportive team environment.
Clear career progression with opportunities to advance into Senior Design Manager positions.
Exposure to high-profile industrial and logistics projects across the UK.
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