Design Manager

  • Involve Recruitment
  • City, Cardiff
  • 22/10/2026
Full time Construction Management Architect and Design

Job Description

A leading regional building contractor with a strong reputation and a solid pipeline of secured work across South Wales/South West England is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join a experience and competent preconstruction team. This excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of construction projects, managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple projects.
  • Liaise with architects, consultants, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
  • Ensure designs meet programme, budget, quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify opportunities for value engineering and design optimisation.
  • Work closely with commercial, pre-construction and site teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
  • Manage design programmes, technical queries and design risk.

About You

  • Proven experience in Design Management within construction, ideally with a main contractor.
  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction methods and building regulations.
  • Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and competing deadlines.
  • Knowledge of M&E design, particularly electrical services, would be advantageous.


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