Design Manager

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

Design Manager - a leading privately-owned construction contractor are recruiting a Design Manager to join their growing design management team. This is a great opportunity for a Design Manager to work on prestigious design and build projects including student accommodation, high-rise residential, build-to-rent and commercial developments across South Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

The initial project is a high-rise student accommodation development in Sheffield (40m) with future projects across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire ranging from 20m to 60m.

Why Apply?

Our client has a track record of delivering major design and build developments ranging from 10m - 120m.

The are an innovative building contractor, progressive and forward thinking in their approach - and have a strategic growth plan in place to increase turnover in the next five years which will result in opportunities for progression and career development.

They are a 'people first' business and understand that a healthy work-life balance is key to ensuring that the team is happy, productive, working safely - resulting in a low staff turnover and motivated workforce.

Requirements:
- Strong technical knowledge of architectural, building services, structural, civil design solutions
- Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager
- Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations
- Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
- Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
- Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
- Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

Key Benefits:
- Personable company with a friendly approach
- Full order book of work for 2025 / 2026
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Great training and development

Salary & Package:
- Basic salary of 65,000 - 85,000 (DOE)
- Company Car or Allowance
- Healthcare & Pension
- 26 days holiday

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Senior Design Manager delivering construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor ranging from 10m - 20m.

It's a supportive team environment, they are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all their people and offer 26 days holiday as standard (plus bank holidays, birthday & buy/sell up to 3 days).

For any further information on this Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Tia Cooke at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Key roles - Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

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