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Design Manager

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 300 - 350 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bracknell, Bracknell Forest

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a flagship £90M Design & Build science laboratory project in Bracknell.

This is a long-term opportunity (circa 2 years) to work on a technically complex, high-spec development, requiring strong coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.

The role will involve managing the design process from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring compliance, coordination, and quality across all packages.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and manage the design process across all project stages (pre-construction through to completion)

  * Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including architects, consultants, and subcontractors

  * Ensure design outputs align with client requirements, programme, and budget

  * Manage design deliverables in line with RIBA stages and project milestones

  * Review and comment on design information to ensure buildability and compliance

  * Drive design coordination meetings and workshops

  * Oversee façade packages, with a focus on curtain walling and cladding systems

  * Identify and mitigate design risks and clashes

  * Ensure compliance with building regulations, standards, and project specifications

  * Liaise closely with site, commercial, and client teams

Requirements

  * Proven experience as a Design Manager on large-scale construction projects

  * Strong background in Design & Build (D&B) projects

  * Experience working on laboratory, life sciences, or technically complex buildings (highly desirable)

  * Solid understanding of curtain walling and cladding systems

  * Experience managing design through RIBA Stages 3–5+

  * Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  * Ability to manage multiple design packages simultaneously

Desirable

  * Previous experience on science, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom environments

  * Familiarity with BIM and common design platforms

  * Relevant construction or design-related qualification

Additional Information

  * Long-term role with potential for extension beyond 2 years

  * Based on site in Bracknell

  * Competitive salary/package depending on experience

  * Opportunity to work on a high-profile, technically challenging project

Ideal Candidate

A confident and technically strong Design Manager with experience delivering complex D&B projects, particularly within façade packages. Someone who can drive coordination, manage stakeholders effectively, and ensure high-quality design delivery on a major scheme

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