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Design Manager

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Building Careers UK
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A leading contractor is recruiting an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of large-scale city centre residential developments in Manchester. This role will manage design packages from pre-construction through to site delivery, ensuring designs are buildable, cost-effective, fully coordinated, and compliant with all statutory and warranty requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and monitor the design programme with internal teams and external consultants
  • Coordinate consultants and trade design packages to meet programme and quality targets
  • Review and challenge design information throughout development and construction
  • Attend design team and site meetings to support delivery on site
  • Ensure compliance with Planning, Building Control, Warranty Provider, and statutory requirements
  • Liaise with specialist subcontractors and statutory utility providers
  • Support resolution of technical and buildability issues on site Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience as a Design Manager in both pre-construction and construction phases of projects
  • Proven experience on large residential projects is preferred
  • Background working for a Developer or Main Contractor
  • Proactive self-starter with strong technical and coordination skills

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