Location: Plymouth (Office Based)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Design Manager – Main Contractor – Plymouth
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful construction contractor based in Plymouth, delivering high-quality projects ranging from £5m to £15m in value. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their established construction team based in their Plymouth office.
Design Manager Role:
* Office-based role working on projects ranging from £5m to £15m in value
* Working alongside a Senior Design Manager, Contracts Manager, and Project Managers within an established construction team
* Reporting into the Head of Operations
* Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion
* Coordinating design information between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the site team
* Reviewing and managing design programmes to ensure information is issued in line with construction requirements
* Identifying design risks and ensuring buildability, compliance, and value engineering opportunities are addressed
* Chairing and attending design team meetings, tracking actions and outstanding information
* Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, and relevant industry standards
* Supporting the wider commercial and operational teams with technical design input throughout the project lifecycle
Design Manager Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contracting environment
* Experience managing design on projects in the £5m - £15m range
* Strong technical knowledge across new build and/or refurbishment projects
* Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
* Degree qualified in a relevant construction, architecture, or engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
* Full UK driving licence
Design Manager Benefits:
* Salary £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, DOE
* Electric car or car allowance
* 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 5% pension contribution
* Private healthcare
* The opportunity to join an established, collaborative construction team with a strong project pipeline
* A friendly and supportive office culture — plus plenty of cake!
If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for a new opportunity with a well-established contractor offering excellent benefits and genuine career progression, apply today
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year