Design Manager - Northern Home Counties
Up to £80,000 + package

Are you a Design Manager looking for a long-term opportunity with a business that's growing steadily and sustainably? Do you have experience working with main contractors on a variety of projects? My Tier 1 main contractor is expanding their team in the Northern Home Counties - and they are looking for someone like you.

With a healthy project pipeline and multiple schemes due to start, this is a key role for someone who brings a calm, confident approach to managing the design process from early stages through delivery. If you've got main contractor experience and are looking for the right platform to grow, this could be it.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process on new-build projects
• Coordinate between consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
• Drive technical delivery and manage design risks and compliance
• Support planning applications and ensure buildable, cost-effective solutions
• Chair design meetings and report into the senior leadership team

Requirements

• Experience working for a main contractor as a Design Manager
• Track record delivering a variety of project types (not just residential)
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction buildability
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines
• Based in or able to cover sites across the Northern Home Counties

Benefits

• Up to £80,000 salary + car allowance + package
• Clear progression opportunities as the team grows
• A strong pipeline of secured projects
• Stable, supportive working environment with long-term focus
• Flexible approach to working and project location

Apply now to take the next step in your design management career. For more details, reach out to Vekshana at Aldwych Consulting

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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