Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Essex; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1210

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£65k-£70k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A successful Main Contractor operating in the Healthcare, Commercial, MOD, Mixed-Use and Education sectors, is seeking to recruit a Design Manager to join a new project, currently in the Pre-Construction stages, with work starting on site later in 2025. The project is a New Build in excess of £20m in value.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages, and monitoring the on-site design coordination.

A process-driven individual, with experience working across both pre-construction design and live project design coordination, is essential for this position.

Desirable Experience:

1. Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages.
2. Minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
3. Knowledge of construction methodology, design & build contracts, single and 2-stage tenders.
4. Previous roles: Technical Manager, Assistant Design Manager, Design Manager, Design Co-ordinator, or Assistant Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV to Jess Quinn. Your CV will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.