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Design Manager - Large Residential Scheme

Location: Leeds

Salary: £65,000

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team in Leeds, working on a large-scale residential development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to oversee the design process, ensuring high-quality and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
  • Liaise with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure seamless design integration.
  • Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with planning and building regulations.
  • Work closely with the construction and commercial teams to maintain project timelines and budgets.
  • Identify and resolve design challenges, ensuring the best outcomes for the project.
  • Oversee technical approvals and ensure quality control throughout the design phase.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager within the residential sector.
  • Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, planning processes, and technical detailing.
  • Ability to lead design teams, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and manage deadlines.
  • Experience working on large-scale residential projects is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile residential scheme.
  • Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
  • Career progression within a well-established and growing company.

Apply directly via the job board or send your CV across to milly.woodman-booth@navartis.co.uk