Design Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title:

Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job : #1381

Location:

Norfolk

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: c.£65k-£70k basic + excellent benefits package

• Car Allowance including option for salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Market‑leading holiday allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension
• Employee rewards including days out, trips, and vouchers

Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with a privately owned Main Contractor who turnover close to £50 million and operate across the Commercial, Mixed‑Use, Residential and Education sectors across Norfolk. They are currently growing their Design team with a new Design Manager to work on projects up to c.£20m in single value.

The business has demonstrated sustained and strategic growth over the past 10 years, positioning itself as an employer of choice with a rewarding culture and a strong track record of investing in employees' personal and professional development.

The large majority of their projects are secured from local frameworks and are largely Design and Build contracts.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at procurement stages, and monitor on-site design coordination across one or two projects. A process‑driven individual with practical construction knowledge and a keen eye for detail is essential for this role.

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Ability to work on projects as a Lead Design Manager.
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• It would be advantageous for the candidate to have knowledge of one or more of the following:
  Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation, Building Regulations, and NHBC warranty requirements.

• Technical Manager OR Assistant Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Design Co‑ordinator OR Assistant Design & Build Manager.

• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.