Design Manager

Involve Recruitment are working with a well-established regional contractor delivering a mix of commercial and residential projects across Cardiff and South Wales. With a healthy pipeline of work, they’re now looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support projects from pre-construction through to delivery on site.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing the design process from tender through to completion

* Coordinating consultants, architects and engineers

* Reviewing and managing design information, drawings and specifications

* Ensuring designs are cost-effective, compliant and buildable

* Supporting the construction teams with technical queries and design changes

* Managing RFIs, design risk, value engineering and change control

* Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and site teams

About You

* Previous experience as a Design Manager or Design Coordinator with a contractor or developer

* Background in commercial and/or residential construction

* Strong understanding of the construction process and design interfaces

* Confident managing external consultants and internal stakeholders

* Organised, proactive and comfortable working across multiple projects

* Relevant construction or design qualification (preferred)

What’s on Offer

* Opportunity to join a stable, growing contractor with a strong regional reputation

* Competitive salary with car or allowance, pension and benefits

* Supportive, collaborative working environment

* Long-term role with progression as the business continues to grow