Design Manager

Design Manager

📍 Leeds (Head Office) | 🌍 National Projects
💼 Permanent | 💰 Competitive Salary + Package

Are you a Design Manager looking to take ownership of projects across a diverse commercial portfolio?

Our client, a well-established and growing Leeds-based construction business, is seeking a Design Manager to play a key role in delivering high-quality schemes across multiple sectors nationwide.

About the Company

This contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering projects across a variety of commercial sectors, including:

Leisure
Office developments
Care facilities
Residential schemes
Retail projectsWith a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction and delivery team with an experienced Design Manager.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring that designs are coordinated, compliant, and delivered to programme.

You will act as the key link between clients, consultants and delivery teams, ensuring all design outputs meet technical, commercial and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple projects
Lead design meetings and drive collaboration between internal teams and external consultants
Review and manage design programmes to ensure key milestones are met
Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning conditions and technical standards
Identify and mitigate design risks and resolve technical issues
Support pre-construction activities including tender reviews and value engineering
Oversee production and approval of design information for construction
Liaise with site teams to ensure smooth design implementation on projects
Drive quality and buildability throughout the design lifecycle

About You

Proven experience in a Design Manager / Senior Design Coordinator role within construction
Experience working across commercial build projects (e.g. office, retail, residential, leisure, care)
Strong understanding of the design process, construction methods and regulations
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive design coordination
Experience working with main contractors is highly desirable
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Proficient in design management tools and Microsoft Office
Relevant construction or design qualification (e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary (DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Bonus scheme
Pension contribution
Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects nationally

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