Design Manager

Location: Cheadle

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

Location:

Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Package

A well-regarded construction company specialising in large-scale residential and student accommodation schemes is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager. With projects ranging up to £80 million, this is a key role in managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.

About the Role:

As Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the design elements of multiple live and pre-construction projects. You’ll ensure that all design information is delivered on time, aligns with project requirements, and supports cost-effective, buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage the design process from tender through to completion

* Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

* Ensure designs are compliant with planning, building regs, and client specifications

* Identify risks, design clashes, and potential programme impacts early

* Support value engineering and contribute to build-ability reviews

* Work closely with project, commercial, and planning teams to align design and delivery

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Design Manager in main contracting, ideally on residential or student accommodation projects

* Background in managing design on complex, multi-million-pound developments

* Good technical knowledge of construction methods, regulations, and industry standards

* Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

* Able to manage multiple design packages and deadlines simultaneously

What’s on

Offer:

* Salary in the region of £65,000 – £75,000

* Competitive package including pension, bonus, and benefits

* Flexible hybrid working, with Manchester as the base