Design Manager

An established and highly respected Tier 1 / Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team in the North East.

The business has a strong pipeline of secured work across the region, delivering high-profile projects across sectors including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and student accommodation, typically ranging from 10m - 60m+ in value.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to work on large-scale, technically interesting schemes with a contractor known for delivering complex projects and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion

• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure design programmes are achieved

• Reviewing design information and ensuring buildability and compliance

• Chairing and managing design team meetings

• Working closely with project, commercial and site teams throughout the build process

• Managing RFIs, design changes and technical queries

Requirements

• Experience working as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator with a main contractor

• Proven experience delivering projects ideally 10m+ 60m

• Strong understanding of the design and build process

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and design teams

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong regional presence

• Diverse pipeline of projects across multiple sectors

• Clear career progression opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.