Design Manager

About the role

We are supporting a growing contractor‑developer that is entering a new phase of strategic growth under fresh ownership. The Design Manager will coordinate design information across complex multi‑storey residential schemes, ensuring clarity, buildability and regulatory compliance from pre‑construction through delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate design across multi‑rise residential and high‑density new‑build projects.
• Support pre‑construction design development, ensuring buildability and compliance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and specialist consultants across structural, civil, façade and MEP disciplines.
• Maintain design trackers, information schedules and quality‑control processes.
• Review design proposals for alignment with budgets, programme and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Assist planning submissions, technical approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Chair design coordination meetings and provide clear updates to project teams.
• Manage document‑control processes and ensure accurate information flow.

Required profile

• Experience as a Design Manager for a main contractor or developer.
• Background in design‑and‑build, new‑build residential or multi‑storey projects.
• Understanding of façade and envelope interfaces within new‑build environments.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.
• Proven ability to manage consultants and multiple stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and solutions‑focused with clear communication skills.

Required skills

• CDM
• Building Regulations
• Façade design
• Envelope interfaces
• Design coordination

What we offer

• Salary £55,000‑£65,000 per year plus a strong benefits package.
• Early‑stage influence on the design function and direct access to senior leadership.
• Pipeline of multi‑rise residential schemes.
• Clear progression as the business continues to grow.