Design Manager

Design Manager – Major Construction Project
Cardiff
Competitive Salary + Package + Bonus
Tier 1 Main Contractor | £50M Project | Permanent Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering a landmark £50 million construction project in Cardiff.
This is a high-profile role for a talented construction professional with a strong background in managing design processes on large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, education, or industrial projects.
You will play a key role in leading and coordinating all design functions from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring technical excellence, programme compliance, and successful project delivery.

The Role
As Design Manager, you will be responsible for:

· Leading the design management process on a major £50m construction scheme

· Managing consultant teams, subcontractors, and stakeholder coordination

· Reviewing and coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP design information

· Ensuring designs are compliant with building regulations, planning conditions, and client requirements

· Driving design programme delivery in line with construction milestones

· Identifying and mitigating design risks and technical challenges

· Chairing design team meetings and reporting progress to senior leadership

· Supporting commercial and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle

· Maintaining quality, buildability, sustainability, and health & safety standards
Requirements

To be considered for this Design Manager position, you should have:

· Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry

· Background working for a main contractor on large-scale construction projects

· Experience managing projects valued at £20m+ ideally

· Strong technical construction knowledge across building design and delivery

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

· Ability to manage multiple design packages and project deadlines

· Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

· Strong understanding of UK building regulations and construction processes

What’s On Offer

· Opportunity to work on a flagship Cardiff construction project

· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

· Long-term career progression with a leading contractor

· Collaborative and supportive project environment

· Exposure to high-value, technically complex developments