Design Manager

Michael Page Property & Construction

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 7FW

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A new Design Manager role has been created within a reputable main contractor specializing in super-prime developments across London and the South East.
The position is full-time and can be offered on either a contract or freelance basis, with a salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.
The successful candidate should have an architecture background and at least 5 years of experience working from RIBA stage 3 to handover on D&B and traditional contracts.
Key responsibilities include managing architectural design, coordinating with consultant teams, and ensuring project deliverability on time and budget.
The role requires excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail, with the expectation of traveling to sites in Northamptonshire and attending the London office weekly.

As a result of new project wins a fantastic new Design Manager role has been created within a privately-owned main contractor which specialises in super prime developments across London & the South East. The role is a full-time position offered on a contract or freelance basis.

Client Details

Our client is a medium-sized main contractor organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, super-prime construction projects. Operating across London & the South East, they pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and their ability to offer unique, bespoke solutions to their clients. Their schemes cover private new builds and complex refurbishment and redevelopment schemes to deliver unrivalled homes.

Description

This is a Design Manager role created to lead on a redevelopment scheme in Northamptonshire. Your key responsibilities will include:

Management of architectural design with some requirement to design in-house
Coordination with consultant teams to ensure accurate and timely design information
Oversight of technical design and liaison with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure client expectations are met
Working with the project manager and quantity surveyor to ensure the project is deliverable on time and on budget whilst retaining quality
Management of statutory sign offs, regulation approvals, etc.

Profile

A successful Design Manager should have:

An architecture background
Proven experience working from RIBA stage 3 to handover on D&B and traditional contracts
A background in producing high quality detailing within super prime projects (residential sector preferred)
Demonstrable technical knowledge with an ability to coordinate complex structural and civil issues
Excellent communication abilities to work effectively with internal and external teams
A keen eye for detail and ensuring quality throughout construction

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be comfortable travelling to site in Northamptonshire (2 days per week) as well as attending the London office (1 day per week).

Job Offer

A salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum or freelance equivalent
An opportunity to work on incredible super prime projects
Hybrid working

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