salary: £75,000 - £85,000 DOE + Company Benefits + Flexible Home & Office Working
We're working with a respected developer delivering one of Oxfordshire's most ambitious large‑scale residential schemes, a multi‑year project featuring a diverse mix of housing and community spaces. With several hundred homes still to come across the next phases, including a strong pipeline of traditional family housing, we're looking for an experienced senior Design Manager or technical manager in Oxford to step into a lead role within the project team.
This position will form part of a three‑person senior delivery group, working closely with two Senior Managers to oversee day‑to‑day design coordination, technical progression, and consultant management across a broad and evolving scope of work.
About the Development
The upcoming phases of the project include a varied collection of traditionally built homes, designed to create a balanced and attractive neighbourhood. You'll be involved in the delivery of:
2‑bed starter homes aimed at first‑time buyers and downsizers
3‑bed family homes
4‑bed detached homes with larger plots and enhanced specification
Play areas, local amenities, and landscaped open spacesThe range of house types means you'll be navigating different design challenges, from compact high‑efficiency units through to larger family plots with bespoke detailing.
The Role
Lead design coordination across multiple residential parcels, ensuring architectural, engineering and technical information is fully aligned.
Work hand‑in‑hand with two senior operational leads, forming a core management unit for the live project.
Review drawings, layouts, specifications and technical submissions with a focus on buildability, compliance and programme continuity.
Manage consultant interfaces and drive effective communication between design disciplines.
Oversee design risk, planning conditions, and timely resolution of technical queries on site.
Contribute to future‑phase planning and design strategy as the development progresses into new build stages with varied home types.
Champion quality and consistency across all traditional house types and streetscape elements.
Candidate Profile
Strong background as a Design Manager or Technical manager within residential construction, housebuilding or main contracting.
Confident working with traditional build methods, housing layouts and multi‑disciplinary design teams.
Experience reviewing architectural details for 2-4 bed homes and understanding infrastructure tie‑ins.
A proactive problem‑solver who can lead discussions, manage design flow and maintain clear communication.
Comfortable operating autonomously while working collaboratively within a senior leadership structure.
What's on Offer
Salary £75,000-£85,000 DOE
Full company benefits package
Hybrid working - typically split between home and the Oxfordshire site/office
The chance to take a genuinely leading role on a major multi‑phase development
Long‑term project stability
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion.
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Salary description
£75000.00 - £85000.00 per year