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Design Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Design Manager
Location: Plymouth (Office Based)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Design Manager – Main Contractor – Plymouth

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful construction contractor based in Plymouth, delivering high-quality projects ranging from £5m to £15m in value. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their established construction team based in their Plymouth office.

Design Manager Role:

  * Office-based role working on projects ranging from £5m to £15m in value

  * Working alongside a Senior Design Manager, Contracts Manager, and Project Managers within an established construction team

  * Reporting into the Head of Operations

  * Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion

  * Coordinating design information between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the site team

  * Reviewing and managing design programmes to ensure information is issued in line with construction requirements

  * Identifying design risks and ensuring buildability, compliance, and value engineering opportunities are addressed

  * Chairing and attending design team meetings, tracking actions and outstanding information

  * Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, and relevant industry standards

  * Supporting the wider commercial and operational teams with technical design input throughout the project lifecycle

Design Manager Requirements:

  * Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contracting environment

  * Experience managing design on projects in the £5m - £15m range

  * Strong technical knowledge across new build and/or refurbishment projects

  * Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

  * Degree qualified in a relevant construction, architecture, or engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience)

  * Full UK driving licence

Design Manager Benefits:

  * Salary £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, DOE

  * Electric car or car allowance

  * 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

  * 5% pension contribution

  * Private healthcare

  * The opportunity to join an established, collaborative construction team with a strong project pipeline

  * A friendly and supportive office culture — plus plenty of cake!

If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for a new opportunity with a well-established contractor offering excellent benefits and genuine career progression, apply today

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