Design Manager – Residential Development / Housing & Apartments

Design Manager – Residential Development / Housing & Apartments

Salary: £55,000+ Depending on Experience | Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join an established and ambitious property development and construction business delivering residential developments across the region.

The business specialises in housing and apartment developments, typically delivering schemes of up to 75 plots, and is looking to strengthen its team with a commercially aware, technically capable Design Manager who can take responsibility for projects throughout both the pre-construction and construction stages.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who enjoys being involved in the complete development process rather than simply managing design information once a project reaches site.

The Role

As Design Manager, you'll take responsibility for coordinating and managing the design process from initial feasibility and pre-construction through to project delivery, completion and handover.

Working closely with the Development, Commercial and Construction teams, you'll ensure designs are technically compliant, commercially viable, coordinated and delivered in line with programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing design throughout pre-contract and post-contract stages

Coordinating architects, engineers and external consultants

Reviewing and managing design information

Supporting planning applications and discharge of conditions

Managing design programmes and key deliverables

Ensuring Building Regulations compliance

Coordinating structural, architectural and M&E designs

Identifying design risks and opportunities

Supporting value engineering and buildability reviews

Working closely with commercial and site teams

Managing design changes during construction

Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders

Ensuring design information is available to meet construction programmes

Supporting technical approvals, completion and handover

Your Background

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience across residential development, housebuilding, apartments or multi-unit residential construction.

You could currently be working as a Design Manager, Technical Manager or Design Coordinator looking to take the next step.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous Design Management or Technical Management experience

A strong background in residential construction

Experience managing design from pre-construction through to completion

Good knowledge of planning and Building Regulations

Experience coordinating external consultants

Strong technical construction knowledge

An understanding of buildability and commercial considerations

Excellent organisational and communication skills

The confidence to manage multiple projects and priorities

Experience working on housing developments, apartment schemes or mixed residential projects would be particularly attractive.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join a business where you'll have genuine involvement in the projects you help deliver.

With schemes typically reaching up to 75 plots, you'll be close enough to the detail to influence design decisions, resolve challenges and see the results of your work throughout construction.

The opportunity will suit somebody who enjoys responsibility, wants to contribute to the wider development process and is looking for a long-term position within residential construction.

Salary & Package

£55,000+ depending upon experience, with the overall package to be discussed.

If you're an experienced Design Manager, Technical Manager or Senior Design Coordinator with a residential construction background, please send me your CV or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in complete confidence

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