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Design Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 65 - 70 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of my client a Main Contractor an experienced design manager

Location: Northampton

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

The Role

You’ll play a key role in managing and coordinating the design process from pre‑construction through to project completion, working closely with project teams, consultants, clients, and subcontractors to ensure designs are fully coordinated, compliant, and delivered efficiently to programme and budget.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution will have real impact and where there is genuine scope to progress as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities

  * Manage and coordinate the design process from tender stage through to project completion

  * Review and manage consultant and subcontractor design information

  * Ensure designs comply with client requirements, building regulations, and statutory approvals

  * Coordinate architectural, structural, and M&E design elements across projects

  * Chair Design team meetings

  * Monitor design progress against programme and resolve any design related issues

  * Support project teams with technical queries and buildability reviews

  * Manage RFIs, drawing registers, and design change control processes

  * Liaise closely with site teams to ensure smooth delivery of coordinated design information

  * Assist in value engineering exercises while maintaining quality and specification standards

  * Ensure all design documentation is issued accurately and in line with project deadlines

  * Contribute to successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and commercial performance

About You

  * Experience working as a Design Manager within the construction industry

  * Strong understanding of design coordination, technical detailing, and project delivery

  * Experience managing consultant teams, subcontractor design packages, and design programmes

  * CIOB Membership or equivalent professional body

  * Good knowledge of Building Regulations, planning requirements, and statutory approvals

  * Ability to identify and resolve design and buildability issues effectively

  * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines

  * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and document control

  * Able to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast‑paced environments

  * Ambitious, proactive, and eager to develop within a high‑performing business

  * Degree qualified in Architecture, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline preferred

What’s in it for you?

  * Join an ambitious, award‑winning company with an exceptional reputation

  * Work alongside a high performing team that’s rethinking how the industry operates

  * Genuine opportunities for progression and long-term career development

  * Discretionary yearly bonus

  * Salary sacrifice EV car scheme

  * Private medical insurance

  * Christmas shutdown without using annual leave

If is of your interest apply with the latest version of your cv or call Georgeta

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