Design Manager

Design Manager
St Albans
60,000 - 65,000 + Car allowance + Bonus + Progression

A rare and exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join a forward-thinking main contractor specialising in the new-build and refurbishment of self-storage units. You will take full ownership of the Design Function, with the autonomy to make it your own, while benefiting from an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Do you have experience managing design and BREEAM processes? Are you looking for a role that gives you the responsibility to lead the design function within a thriving and growing contractor?

Established over 30 years ago, this company has become an expert in new-build construction, specialising in residential and self-storage developments. By capitalising on a gap in the market, they have secured multiple contracts with leading self-storage providers, ensuring a strong pipeline of work for the next two years.

In this role, you will oversee projects from pre-construction through to completion, with key responsibilities including the appointment of external consultants, producing design plans, value engineering, leading monthly design meetings, and managing the BREEAM process. You will also be required to visit sites across the UK as part of your role.

The ideal candidate will have proven Design Management experience, ideally within commercial, industrial, or self-storage projects. You will have a solid understanding of BREEAM, strong leadership skills, and a self-motivated approach to driving design excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-sufficient individual looking to join a growing business with a solid pipeline of lucrative projects and long-term opportunities for career progression - including the potential to lead and develop a team in the future.

The Role

• Overseeing Design function on Self Storage projects
• Appointing and liaising with external consultants
• Value engineering to ensure projects are viable
• Chairing design meetings update on progress of sites
• Overseeing the BREEAM process ensure certificates are issued in a timely manner
• Occasional Site travel across the UK

The Person

• Experience as a Design Manager
• Previous experience working on Warehouse, light industrial or Self Storage Projects
• Ability to manage design phases from appointment of consultants to completion
• Knowledge of the BREEAM process
• Motivated, self-sufficient individual looking to join a thriving company

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.