Design manager

Design Manager

Cumbria | Monday-Friday Working Away (Full Accommodation & Subsistence Provided)

Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Leading Main Contractor

Are you a Design Manager looking for a fresh challenge with a respected main contractor delivering high-quality education projects? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join a financially secure construction business with an outstanding reputation for investing in its people, delivering quality projects and offering genuine long-term career progression.

Based on a programme of school projects across Cumbria, this Design Manager position is ideal for candidates living across Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and the wider North West who are happy to work away during the week. Full accommodation and subsistence are provided, removing the need to relocate. Previous experience working on schools or education projects is not essential. If you have a strong background as a Design Manager within a main contracting environment, we'd like to hear from you.

As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. Working closely with project teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients, you will ensure designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable and delivered in line with programme requirements. You'll identify and resolve design issues, manage design risk and play a key role in delivering successful projects that make a lasting impact on local communities.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive business that genuinely values its employees. You'll be trusted to make decisions, encouraged to develop professionally and supported by experienced teams working on a varied portfolio of technically interesting projects. Whether you're looking to broaden your sector experience or take the next step in your career as a Design Manager, this role offers excellent long-term prospects within a business known for retaining and developing its people.

Responsibilities

Manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate consultants, architects and specialist subcontractors.

Review technical information to ensure buildability and compliance.

Chair and lead design team meetings.

Resolve design queries and mitigate project risks.

Work closely with operational teams to achieve programme milestones.

Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality and safety.

What's in it for you

Up to £75,000 salary.

Car allowance.

Annual bonus.

Full accommodation and subsistence provided while working away.

Excellent pension and benefits package.

Long-term career progression with a financially secure contractor.

High-profile education projects.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

No previous school or education project experience required.

Application Process

If you're ready to bring your experience in construction design management to a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you. Apply today, and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been shortlisted.

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