Design Manager; Main Contractor

Position: Design Manager (Main Contractor)
Your new company Hays has been retained by one of the UK and Ireland's leading construction groups to recruit a Design Manager into their established Northern Ireland team. Based from their attractive office space in County Down, easily commutable from Belfast, this is an opportunity to join a major contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline secured, they are looking for an ambitious design professional who wants exposure to landmark schemes, and the opportunity to bring their career to the next level within an organisation synonymous with expert delivery within the wider UK Construction market.

Your new role You'll take responsibility for coordinating and driving the design process from pre-construction through delivery and handover, working closely with consultants, subcontractors, commercial teams and project delivery initial workload will include a major student accommodation development in mainland UK, so regular travel to England will form an important part of the position. You'll manage design programmes, information flow, technical reviews, RFIs and approvals, while challenging designs around buildability, value engineering, programme, compliance and commercial outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed You'll ideally already have experience in Design Management within a main contractor environment, although applications could also suit an experienced construction or design professional ready to make the step into a dedicated Design Manager position. A background in residential, commercial or education/DfE projects will be particularly attractive, alongside the confidence to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients, consultants and delivery teams.

A relevant qualification within Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous. Comparable roles also favour strong knowledge of design coordination, BIM, buildability and the wider construction process. Given the project portfolio, you must also be comfortable with regular travel from Northern Ireland to projects in England. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor with a substantial UK project pipeline, gaining exposure to major schemes without having to permanently relocate from Northern Ireland.

Alongside the scale and variety of the work, comparable positions within the business currently advertise benefits including car allowance, contributory pension, subsidised private medical cover, life assurance and 35 days' annual leave including public holidays. For someone looking to develop their career in Design Management, it offers the combination of major-project exposure, long-term progression and the backing of a highly established construction business.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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Design Manager Construction Main Contractor Travel Design and Build Benefits: £Highly Competitive