Design Manager

Design Manager – Plymouth
Are you ready to take the lead on innovative and large-scale construction projects? We’re working with a leading main contractor who is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their Southwest team.

As a Design Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and managing the design process across a portfolio of projects ranging from £10m to £100m. These cover a variety of sectors including Education, Leisure, Transport, Commercial, Residential, and Public Sector facilities. You’ll ensure that design solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and delivered to meet both project and regulatory requirements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process to ensure outputs meet project goals, specifications, and budgets.
• Oversee the appointment and performance of consultants, managing them against agreed scopes of service.
• Develop and maintain design programmes to align with overall project milestones.
• Drive innovation in delivering technical solutions.
• Chair design team meetings, ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
• Ensure all designs achieve statutory and regulatory approvals with full documentation.

About You

• We’re looking for a collaborative leader with a strong technical background in construction design.

You’ll have:

• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements within construction.
• A track record of developing design programmes and achieving project milestones.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Relevant driving licence.

What’s on Offer

You’ll be joining a stable and forward-thinking contractor with a robust pipeline of projects and a people-focused culture. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance or company car scheme, including access to low-carbon and electric vehicles
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects and fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture. You’ll be given the platform to make a real impact on projects and develop your career within a supportive environment.