Join a respected national main contractor and make your mark as a Design Manager delivering innovative construction projects across the north.
New Design Manager position
Location: Central Manchester
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £ DOE + package
Project experience required: Cut & carve refurbishment and new build
Posted: 28th May 2026
Contact: Mark Dixon (Skilled Careers, Maidstone Branch)
The company:
A well established national main contractor delivering refurbishment and new build schemes procured through design & build contracts. Projects range from minor £2m schemes up to £20m major works contracts.
The Opportunity:
Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, we're seeking a Design Manager to join a growing design team. You'll be key in supporting tendering for new contracts across the north and ongoing management of live schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a business that truly values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.
Your Role:
- Analyse enquiry and tender documents to support bid preparation
- Lead and coordinate the design process throughout RIBA stages 2-7
- Produce and manage design programmes, scopes, responsibility matrices, and schedules
- Procure, coordinate and manage external design consultants
- Drive innovation and value engineering to optimise project performance and client satisfaction
- Monitor design progress to ensure timely information delivery
- Attend tender reviews, pre-start meetings, and ongoing project performance reviews
About You:
- Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment schemes for a main or principal contractor
- Strong ability to plan, organise, and manage workloads effectively
- Solid understanding of site procedures, Building Regulations, and planning processes
- Commercially aware with excellent communication and coordination skills
- Experience of client procurement routes
- Background in site operations prior to design management would be advantageous but not essential
Why Apply for This Role:
- The opportunity to join a highly stable business and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients
- A competitive salary and package
- 25 days of holiday per year plus Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
- A welcoming team with a supportive culture and great project teams with exceptional talent and experience
Ready to take the next step in your career as a Design Manager with a respected national main contractor delivering exciting projects — apply through Indeed today.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
