Design Manager

Design Manager - East Midlands

A leading privately-owned contractor is searching for a Design Manager to join their growing operations team delivering Design & Build projects across the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to join a highly successful contractor delivering commercial, education, MOD, multi-room, leisure and sports projects ranging from £10m to £40m.

In this role, you will generally be responsible for two live projects and support the pre-construction team in the tender process to secure new projects.

Why Apply:

Our client has a full order book for 2025 and into 2026 and can offer excellent opportunities for development and progression as the East Midlands region expands over the next 5 years.

You will have the opportunity to deliver some of the region's key projects across a range of sectors - they have a robust supply chain and solid site delivery teams.

They promote training, development, and offer a supportive environment to progress your career alongside a healthy work/life balance.

Key Benefits:

1. Projects across various sectors in the Midlands
2. Excellent opportunities for progression
3. One of the region's Top Employers
4. Full order book for 2025 / 2026

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
2. Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
3. Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
4. Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

The Package:

Basic salary of £52,500 - £62,500

Company Car or Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme up to 10%

Private medical insurance

To qualify for the higher rate of pay, you must be able to demonstrate a track record working as a Design Manager delivering D&B projects (£5m+) for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

For any further information on this Design Manager vacancy, please apply with your CV attached or contact Tia Cooke at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Key Roles: Design Manager / Senior Design Manager / Design & Build Manager

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