North East | Competitive Salary (£50,000 - £70,000) + Excellent Benefits
Linear Recruitment is working with a well-established construction business in the North East that is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong construction background who enjoys managing the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring quality, buildability and commercial success across projects.
The Role
As Design Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting both pre-construction and live project delivery teams, coordinating design solutions and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation and submission of tenders.
Manage the design process on tendered and secured projects.
Coordinate with design and construction teams to improve buildability, cost efficiency and programme delivery.
Produce and manage realistic design delivery programmes.
Attend design and review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Support change management and negotiate design amendments where required.
Ensure compliance with SHE, risk management and company procedures.
Support both pre-construction and project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within construction.
• Experience working for a main contractor on commercial new build projects.
• Strong understanding of pre-construction and project delivery processes.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND or relevant technical qualification.
• CSCS card desirable.
The Package
Competitive salary DOE.
Car allowance / company car.
Pension & life assurance.
Ongoing professional development.
Sponsored training & memberships.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Long-service recognition awards.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year