Position: Lead Design Manager
Job type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich
Start date: ASAP
Package: a flexible salary bracket to allow a competitive offer, plus car allowance and benefits package
The company
A Top 100 Main Contractor with a successful history operating across Suffolk & Essex is seeking a Design Manager.
Specialists in multiple sectors, including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Education, they are recruiting for a driven and dynamic Design Manager to lead on delivering high-quality construction projects.
The role
If you are looking for your next career challenge, this role is joining a small pre-construction team where you will be joining as the lead design manager reporting into the pre-construction director. You will solely be responsible for the life cycle of all projects from pre-construction to construction phases.
With plans for growth, it offers progression for you to develop and manage a team.
You will collaborate with the internal teams as well as the client to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget whilst ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, and BIM standards.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts
- Experienced on new build, frameworks and two-stage tenders
- Strong working knowledge of building regulations, Building Safety Act, and BIM processes (ISO 19650)
Application Process
If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please apply with your CV where it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.
Services advertised by K4 Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

K4 Recruitment is a private specialist recruitment agency offering permanent and executive search services within the construction industry.
With 10 years recruitment experience made up of both agency recruitment and internal recruitment for a Tier 1 contractor, we have a depth of knowledge on the construction industry, candidate market and recruitment process.
Our aim is to connect top talent with rewarding opportunities, helping businesses build high-performing teams.
K4 Recruitment is also a Corporate member of the REC and abides by the REC's codes of practice delivering recruitment to the highest standards.