Design Manager

Manchester

£40,000 - £60,000 + car allowance and package

Tier 1 Main Contractor

Ready to step up or continue your career as a Design Manager with one of the most respected names in UK construction?

This is your opportunity to join a leading main contractor known for delivering high-quality education and healthcare projects. With a strong pipeline of secured work across the North West, they’re looking for a Design Manager to work on site in Manchester, taking the lead on design coordination for major developments.

Whether you’re an experienced Design Manager or a Site Manager / Project Manager with hands-on experience managing design packages, this role offers a platform for growth. You'll be responsible for managing external design consultants, resolving design issues on site, and ensuring compliance with project specifications from concept through to handover.

As the Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating design processes across all project stages
• Leading the interface between on-site teams and design consultants
• Reviewing drawings and ensuring technical accuracy
• Managing design meetings and reporting on progress
• Supporting pre-construction and project delivery teams

This Design Manager role is ideally suited to candidates with a background in delivering schools, healthcare or other public sector schemes. You’ll be joining a company that values collaboration, technical excellence and long-term development. Expect a dynamic site-based role, supportive leadership, and access to some of the most significant projects in the region.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 + car allowance and package
• Work with a respected Tier 1 contractor on high-impact projects
• Long-term work in the North West with minimal travel
• Progression routes into senior design and project leadership roles

If you’re ready to bring your experience in design management or site-based delivery to a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you. Apply today, and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been shortlisted.

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