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Design Manager - 40m Residential Our client is a long established main contractor, very successful main contractor, built on solid business foundations. They operate across high end residential, commercial, hotel, student accommodation, retail and mixed use projects. They now require a high calibre Design Manager to join their team on a 40m residential new build in Henley-on-Thames. The ideal candidate will already possess: A minimum of 8 years construction design experience. Large scale new build residential project experience. Main contracting career experience - advantage. Stable career history (ie good length of engagement) Relevant industry qualifications. Salary is negotiable on experience, but will be competitive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive contractor, with plenty of project pipeline. If interested, please apply today! Design Manager - 40m Residential

Are you ready to lead high-profile projects, deliver intelligent design solutions, and be part of a business that s redefining construction? As a Design Manager you would play a key role in creating iconic, innovative, and sustainable buildings across Yorkshire We re one of the UK s most successful Tier 1 contractors, with a reputation for delivering excellence in sectors including healthcare, education, residential, leisure, defence, and commercial. In our Yorkshire region, we re growing and we want you to be part of that journey. The Role As a Design Manager, you ll: Lead and manage the full design process from bid to delivery, ensuring projects meet technical, commercial, and client requirements. Oversee design resources and coordinate design teams, suppliers, and partners to meet project goals. Drive innovation and continuous improvement, challenging briefs where needed to achieve the best outcomes. Ensure compliance with departmental procedures, RIBA stages, legislation, and industry standards. Manage design within budget constraints while fully incorporating customer requirements. Chair and coordinate design reviews, ensuring smooth communication between stakeholders. About You We re looking for a proven Design Manager who can hit the ground running. You will have: Strong knowledge of construction design and techniques. HNC/HND/BSc in Design Management, Construction, or related discipline, and/or CIOB membership. Main contracting experience delivering projects between £5m and £40m. Experience in pre-construction (PSCA) and BIM. The ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and foster collaborative working relationships. Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious team. Work on landmark projects across Cumbria, including education, public sector, civic, leisure, and healthcare schemes. Benefit from long-term career growth and development opportunities within a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor. Enjoy a varied workload across both site and office environments. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact (url removed)

Salary: 84,000 - 95,000 + company benefits Location: Luton Hays are working with a major UK construction group that turns over in excess of 1.4bn and has built a strong reputation for delivering large, complex projects across the commercial, industrial, logistics, education, residential and mixed-use sectors. The business has a strong regional presence across London, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the wider South East, with a healthy pipeline of secured and upcoming work. They are now looking to appoint a Project Manager to take a key role on a 60m commercial scheme in Luton, which is due to go live later this year. The role will begin during the preconstruction stage, giving you the opportunity to be involved before the project reaches site. You will work closely with the design, planning, commercial and operational teams to help shape the programme, logistics, methodology and delivery strategy before taking the project forward into construction. This would suit a Project Manager who has already delivered projects in the region of 40m+ and wants to join a larger, financially secure contractor with the scale, structure and pipeline to support long-term progression. Why this role stands out You will not be stepping into a project halfway through or inheriting someone else's decisions. You will be involved early, helping influence how the scheme is planned, procured and delivered. The business is large enough to offer stability, major projects and proper career development, but still operates with a regional feel where Project Managers are given responsibility and visibility within the business. The role will involve: Taking a lead role on a 60m commercial project in Luton Supporting the preconstruction process before the scheme moves to site Working with design, planning and commercial teams to develop the delivery strategy Reviewing programme, logistics, sequencing and buildability Leading the project team once the scheme moves into construction Managing client, consultant and supply chain relationships Driving progress, quality, health & safety and programme performance Reporting into the senior operational team Ensuring the project is delivered to a high standard, both commercially and operationally What they are looking for The client is looking for a Project Manager who can offer more than just project delivery experience. You will need to have a proven track record delivering sizeable construction projects, ideally in the region of 30m- 40m+, with the personal approach, commercial awareness and leadership ability to bring a large project team together. This role will suit someone who is confident dealing with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, and who understands the importance of building strong relationships from preconstruction through to completion. You will need to be commercially aware, programme-focused and able to create a positive team environment where everyone understands what needs to be delivered. How to Apply If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton for a confidential conversation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)