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Design Manager

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Design Manager

Residential & Mixed-Use Developments | Permanent

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits (depending on experience)

We are working in partnership with a well-established and growing construction and development management business to recruit an experienced Design Manager.

Our client is a privately owned company operating across residential and mixed-use developments, with a strong reputation for delivering well-coordinated, high-quality projects. They are known for their collaborative approach, strong relationships with consultants and subcontractors, and their ability to take projects from early design stages through to successful on-site delivery. With a healthy pipeline of work secured, they offer stability, autonomy, and long-term career progression.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring all design information is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with the construction programme.

Key responsibilities include:

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    Managing the design process across all project stages

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    Coordinating consultants, architects, and specialist designers

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    Reviewing and managing design information, drawings, and specifications

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    Ensuring design compliance with building regulations and employer’s requirements

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    Working closely with construction, commercial, and client teams

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    Identifying and resolving design risks and buildability issues

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    Supporting value engineering and design development exercises

About You

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    Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator role

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    Background working on residential or mixed-use developments

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    Strong understanding of design management and construction processes

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    Experience coordinating external consultants and design teams

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    Excellent communication and organisational skills

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    Relevant construction or design qualifications preferred

What’s on Offer

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    Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000 plus package

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    Opportunity to work with a growing, privately owned business

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    Involvement in projects from early design through to completion

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    Supportive senior management and collaborative working environment

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    Clear progression routes as the business continues to expand

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to join a company that values quality, collaboration, and well-planned project delivery.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please contact us to discuss further

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