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Design Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Design Manager – Main Contractor | Cardiff & Vale | South Wales
Sphere Solutions are working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager to join their project delivery team in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong main contractor background to work on a long-term pipeline of education framework projects across the Cardiff and Vale areas. Future projects will continue throughout South Wales, offering long-term stability and clear career progression.

The successful Design Manager will work closely with commercial, construction, and site teams to manage and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. The business is known for its low staff turnover, strong leadership, and commitment to developing its people.

Role & Responsibilities:
·Managing the design process from tender through to construction and handover
·Coordinating architects, consultants, and subcontractor design packages
·Ensuring designs are compliant with client requirements, building regulations, and programme
·Supporting pre-construction, value engineering, and buildability reviews
·Working collaboratively with site, commercial, and project management teams
·Managing design risk and change control

Candidate Requirements:
·Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with a main contractor
·Experience working on education projects and/or heritage projects advantageous
·Strong understanding of construction methodology and design coordination
·Ability to manage multiple design packages and stakeholders
·Excellent communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer:
·Permanent Design Manager position with a reputable main contractor
·Secure workload through long-term education frameworks
·Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
·Highly competitive salary and benefits package
·Stable employer with a strong presence across South Wales

This role would suit a Design Manager based in or around Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend, or the wider South Wales region who is looking for long-term career stability with a quality main contractor.

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