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Design Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Design Manager
Southampton
We’re working with a leading contractor seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their senior project team. This role will take ownership of design delivery across complex projects from tender through to construction completion. You’ll lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring solutions are safe, cost-effective, buildable, and aligned with client requirements. A strong focus on value engineering, risk management, and stakeholder engagement is key. 

 Key responsibilities:

Manage design from bid stage through to construction delivery
Lead coordination of internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors
Ensure compliance with CDM and industry standards
Drive value engineering and innovative design solutions
Oversee design programmes, deliverables, and information flow
Chair design meetings and resolve technical/interface issues
Support BIM and digital delivery across projects
About you:

Proven experience in design management on large-scale projects (£10m+)
Background in water, process, or similar engineering sectors
Strong technical construction knowledge with a focus on buildability
Experience across both tender and delivery phases
Degree-qualified (engineering/construction related)
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
What’s on offer:

Competitive salary + car allowance
Flexible/agile working
Private medical & enhanced pension
Generous annual leave + additional benefits
Should you wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to call Nicky Harris RGB Recruitment Exeter

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