Design Manager

Job Description:

Design Manager - Nottingham

Design Manager - are you looking to take the next step in your Design Management career? Our client is a well-established and respected contractor looking to strengthen their design management team with the appointment of a Design Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager join a leading contractor delivering projects across commercial, education, leisure, care and retirement, student accommodation and high rise residential with project values ranging from £5m - £50m.

Why Apply:

Our client has a history of delivering high-quality construction projects across the region and offer the opportunity to work across a range of sectors alongside an established pre-construction and project delivery team.

The business has secured several new schemes which commence in 2026 and can offer stable and ongoing work alongside further training, development and progression.

Salary & Package:
- Basic salary of £57,500 - £67,500 (DOE)
- Company Car or Allowance (£6,500)
- Great company bonus scheme
- Healthcare & Pension

Key Benefits:
- Work with one of the best pre-con and delivery teams in the region
- Employee reviews highlight 'a supportive environment'
- The business promotes structure career plans
- Excellent training and development

Key Duties:
- Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
- Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
- Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
- Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

Requirements:
- Experience working with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contactor
- Experience working as a Design Manager
- Experience working on 'live' projects
- Industry related qualification

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Design Manager delivering construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor ranging from £5m+.

Apply Now!

For any further information on this Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Key Roles - Design Manager / Design & Build Manager

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