Design Manager

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager – Building / Construction – Middlesbrough / North East / Remote

We are recruiting for a Senior Design Manager to join a reputable tier 1 building contractor working on general build construction sector projects.

• Long term local North East projects.
• Stable pipeline of work (Public & Private sector)
• Mix of office, site and remote working.

Considering both Senior Design Manager or Design Manager looking for promotion now or in the near future.

The role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects.

The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery.

Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering the existing pipeline and securing new work.

Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams.

Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub‑contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.

• Knowledge of Building Sector.
• Previous employment as a Design Co‑ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
• Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.
• Previous Main Contractor employment.
• High level of communication skills.
• Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).

• Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
• Car Allowance
• Healthcare
• Pension (very competitive)