Design Manager

Design Manager  Temporary Contract (36 Months)
£350 £ 400 per day
Corby / Northampton | Hybrid Working
A respected regional main contractor with a turnover of approximately £100m is seeking an experienced  Design Manager  to join the business on a temporary basis for an initial  36 month contract .
The company delivers a strong pipeline of  care home, residential and multi-room construction projects  across the Midlands and wider UK. With a secure forward workload, established processes and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded contractor and make an immediate impact.

The Role  Working within an established design team comprising three Design Managers and a Document Controller, you will report directly to the Head of Design and take responsibility for managing design information across multiple live projects.
The position offers hybrid working from day one, combining office, site and home-based working.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the design process across 23 live construction projects
Coordinating design information, drawings and specifications
Liaising with consultants, architects, subcontractors and project teams
Maintaining design trackers and ensuring information is issued in line with programme requirements
Supporting technical design reviews and buildability assessments
Identifying and resolving design-related issues throughout the project lifecycle
Ensuring information is distributed accurately and within agreed timescales
Supporting project delivery teams to achieve programme and quality objectives
About You  To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry
Strong design coordination and document management skills
Experience working with drawings, specifications and technical information
A good understanding of construction processes and project delivery
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common construction design management systems
What's on Offer   Competitive day rate of  £350 £ 400 per day
Initial  36 month contract
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of live projects
Supportive and experienced design team
Potential for contract extension depending on workload
If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for your next contract opportunity with a successful and growing contractor, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion.