Design & contracts manager Work, Jobs in Oxford (with Salaries)

Design & Contracts Manager
Sapphire Balconies LTD —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Free parking
- Work from home
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12d
Project Manager
RW Armstrong Group —Oxford
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Construction
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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10d
Young People's Supported Accommodation Manager
Oxfordshire Youth —Oxford
- £34,000 - £37,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Lifecycle Project Manager
Serco Group —High Wycombe
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Public Involvement and Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £51,983 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- In-person
4d
Practice Manager
Synthesis Clinic —Reading
- £50,000 - £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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3d
Design Manager
Glanua —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
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Design Manager (13437)
Tilbury Douglas —Reading
- Full-time
Global Head of Facilities Management
Oxford University Press —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Employee discount
9d
Project Manager
Bamford Collection —Chipping Norton
- £42,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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2d
Assistant Contracts Manager
United Infrastructure —Thame
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintenance
- Contracts
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Project Manager
Glanua —Highworth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
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Senior Project Manager
Dematic Ltd. —Banbury
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Production Administrator - SWA Works
SABETI WAIN AEROSPACE LTD —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Heritage Account Manager
Restore PLC —Oxford
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
9d
Engineering Manager
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £71,815 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Programme Manager M-F
Safran —Banbury
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
3d
Site Manager
Correct Contract Services Ltd —Banbury
- £42,500 - £47,500 a year
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Project Manager H/F
Groupe Ortec —Theale
- £75,000 - £82,000 a year
- Management
- Engineering
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
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Pre-Construction Estimator / Project Manager - Design & Build Location – Reading, RG1
Apleona —Reading
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance

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Design & Contracts Manager

Sapphire Balconies LTD -
Reading

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company car
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Work from home
Private medical insurance
Car scheme
Sick pay

Qualifications

AutoCAD
Contract management
Driving Licence
Microsoft Office
Project management
Contracts
Construction
Communication skills

Full job description

At Sapphire Balconies, we’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking team that delivers high-quality, innovative building solutions. We believe work should be purposeful and supportive. Our team lives by these 5 values:

Deliver – We do what we say we’ll do
Initiative – We encourage everyone to use their initiative
Appreciation – We show appreciation for both performance and commitment
Learn – We stop to learn lessons and have the courage to change
Support – We support others to avoid blame

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design & Contracts Manager to lead the technical development and successful delivery of specialist balcony projects.

This is a key position within the business, combining design leadership, project management, client liaison, and contract delivery. You will oversee projects from initial concept and design development through manufacture, installation, and final handover.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background and be comfortable working with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to develop practical, compliant, and commercially successful design solutions.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of projects from design through to completion, ensuring that technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and commercial objectives are achieved.

You will play a leading role in:

Design coordination and development.
Value engineering and technical problem solving.
Project and contract management.
Customer relationship management.
Quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

Manage and coordinate the design and delivery requirements of construction projects.
Review architectural drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
Lead design development to ensure practical, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
Identify opportunities for value engineering and design optimisation.
Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, consultants, and contractors.
Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, standards, and project requirements.
Present design proposals and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in design quality and project outcomes.

Project & Contract Management

Manage projects from award through to completion.
Coordinate procurement, manufacturing, and installation activities.
Monitor project programmes, budgets, and deliverables.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Manage contract variations and commercial implications.
Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site visits.
Maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.

Quality & Performance

Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout project delivery.
Review project performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Support the implementation of best practices and quality initiatives.
Contribute to continuous business improvement and operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

Experience in a Design Manager, Technical Manager, Project Manager, or Contracts Manager role.
Strong understanding of construction design processes.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
Excellent client-facing communication skills.
Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Full UK driving licence.
Experience within facades, balustrades, glazing, aluminium systems, architectural metalwork, or specialist construction.
Knowledge of relevant construction regulations and standards.
Experience with value engineering and design optimisation.
Understanding of manufacturing and installation processes.

What Success Looks Like

High-quality, compliant design solutions.
Projects delivered on time and within budget.
Strong client satisfaction and repeat business.
Effective value engineering and cost control.
Continuous improvement in design and delivery processes.

What's in it for you?

We’re building more than just projects — we’re building a culture where people feel supported, appreciated, and excited to show up every day.

Company Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Pension Contribution
Private Health Care (Optional After Probation)
24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Holiday Buy & Sell (Optional)
Hybrid Working Model
Onsite Lunch
Free Parking
Training & Development Opportunities
On Site EV Chargers
Employee Recognition Programme

Ready to Get Started?

If this sounds like your kind of role and your kind of team, hit Apply Now with your CV and a short note telling us why you’re excited to join.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reading RG2 0LU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

What is your current or most recent salary, and what are your salary requirements for your new position?

Experience:

facades, balustrades, aluminium systems or metalwork: 4 years (required)
AutoCAD: 3 years (required)
Project management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Right to work in the UK without sponsorship (required)
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG2 0LU

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Design Manager (13437)

Global Head of Facilities Management

Project Manager

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Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Production Administrator - SWA Works

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