Design Manager

Design Manager Hertfordshire

Main Contractor Design & Build Strong Site-Delivery Focus

Salary:

£60,000 £70,000 + £6,000 car allowance

Benefits:

• £6,000 car allowance

• Fuel card + mileage

• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

• Additional holiday at 5, 7 and 10 years (up to 28 days)

• Enhanced pension

• Private medical cover

• Fully funded professional memberships and training

• Annual health checks and flu jabs

• Eye tests and glasses for screen users

• EV salary sacrifice scheme

• Regular pay reviews

• Hybrid working pattern

• Modern working environment with long-term progression

Location:

Hertfordshire

Overview

A regional Main Contractor near Hitchin is looking to appoint a Design Manager to strengthen their delivery team. The business delivers a balanced mix of education, healthcare and commercial projects, split evenly between new-build and refurbishment, typically valued between £5m £15m. You ll usually support 2 3 live projects at once, working closely with site teams to maintain information flow and resolve technical challenges quickly.

The company is known for its technical capability, collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships. With steady growth across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and surrounding counties, they offer long-term stability, modern working practices and clear progression.

Role Overview Design Manager (Site-Focused)

This role suits someone who enjoys being embedded in live projects, supporting site teams and ensuring design information is coordinated, buildable and delivered on time. You ll work across pre-construction and delivery, with a strong emphasis on site-based technical coordination and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process on Design & Build projects

• Coordinate drawings and technical information between architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors

• Attend site regularly to resolve design queries and technical issues

• Oversee buildability reviews and technical checks

• Track design deliverables against programme requirements

• Ensure timely approvals and information flow to site

• Work collaboratively with pre-construction, commercial and project teams

Working Pattern

• 1 day from home

• 1 2 days in the office

• 2 days on site (typical)

• Hours: 8.30am 5.00pm (1-hour lunch)

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Design Manager, Senior Design Coordinator, Architect or similar

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, detailing and design processes

• Confident managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines

• Enjoys being on site and solving real-time technical challenges

• Suitable backgrounds include Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, M&E Engineering, Consultancy, Main Contractor and Design & Build

How to Apply

To apply for this Design Manager role, please submit your application through CV Library or get in touch director and a member of the ADS team will be in touch.