Design Manager

  • APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • 25/08/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Bedfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c. 60,000- 75,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project: An award-winning Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across the region are looking for a Design manager to join the business working in a major project team for a c 400m+ mixed-use development project. The project will be based in Bedfordshire with the programme of work spanning c4years in duration.

The project has a c12-month pre-construction phase which will involve regular London office travel before moving to site.

The successful candidate will be involved working within team to managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to join a truly flagship major project at the early stages.

Duties & Responsibilities: The Design Manager will work in a team to review technical compliance and design management, focusing on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.

Working in a team to ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets

Desirable Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
  • Previous Roles May Include: Technical Manager Assistant Design Manager Design Manager Design Coordinator Design & Build Manager


Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering,
Construction Management, or Architecture.


Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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