Assistant Design Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Design Manager to join a highly regarded main contractor with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and sustainable project delivery across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction or design professional looking to progress toward a fully qualified Design Manager role through a structured development pathway.

The successful candidate will gain exposure across both pre-construction and live site environments, working closely with design, commercial, and operational teams to support the successful delivery of projects.

The business delivers a diverse range of projects including education, healthcare, commercial, and mid-rise residential developments. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and a culture that promotes professional growth, this is an ideal role for a technically strong and commercially aware design professional seeking long-term stability and progression.

The Role

Working alongside a Senior Design Manager, the Assistant Design Manager will support key elements of the design management process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting with day-to-day management of the design team and resources
• Managing design trackers, documentation, and workflows
• Producing and issuing meeting minutes where required
• Supporting pre-construction activities
• Attending, leading, and chairing meetings as appropriate
• Undertaking site visits and walkarounds to resolve design-related issues
• Working closely with site and construction management teams
• Assisting with the implementation of quality assurance and health & safety procedures
• Gaining exposure to statutory and regulatory processes including Planning, Building Safety, Warranty providers, and BREEAM
• Developing knowledge of commercial aspects of design management and construction contracts

Experience required

• HNC or Degree qualified in a construction or design-related discipline
• Relevant experience within construction, design coordination
• Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of BIM
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Proactive, well organised, and keen to develop a long-term career in Design Management

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted. INDC