Design Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor
Location: East Midlands
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package
We're working on behalf of a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager to support their growing pipeline of high-profile projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business known for delivering complex schemes across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors.
The Role
As a Design Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the design process on major projects from pre-construction through to delivery. Working collaboratively with both internal and external teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring buildability, compliance, and programme alignment throughout the lifecycle of each scheme.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of design across multiple projects
- Ensure designs meet project requirements, statutory regulations, and client specifications
- Act as the main point of contact for consultants, architects, and subcontractors on design issues
- Lead design reviews, RFI coordination, and value engineering exercises
- Ensure design documentation is issued in line with procurement and construction programmes
- Work with the commercial team to review tender returns and manage design-related risks
- Attend and lead design team meetings, internal progress meetings, and coordination workshops
- Maintain close communication with planning and compliance teams regarding design changes
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Design Manager with a Tier 1 or major main contractor
- Background in construction, architecture, or engineering
- Strong knowledge of building regulations, design coordination, and construction methods
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Degree-qualified in construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Why Apply?
- Join one of the UK's most respected Tier 1 contractors
- Work on landmark projects across multiple sectors
- Clear progression and development opportunities
- Competitive salary up to £70,000 + car allowance, pension, and bonus scheme
Apply direct via the job board or send your CV across to milly.woodman-booth@navartis.co.uk