Design Manager (Main Contractor) | 60,000 – 65,000 + package | Permanent

Overview

In this Design Manager role, you will coordinate and integrate external design consultants during tender and pre-construction phases for a national main contractor. You will drive cost-effective design solutions, manage information delivery in line with tight schedules, and liaise with internal teams to produce compelling contractor proposals. The position focuses on ensuring robust design processes across multiple sectors and maintaining high standards of compliance and collaboration. This is a growth-minded role with impact on project outcomes and delivery timelines.

Pay / Benefits

• salary/package: 60,000 - 65,000 + package
• location: Hertfordshire
• opportunity with national main contractor

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities with external consultants during tender and pre-construction
• Chair design development meetings and manage tender information schedules
• Oversee interrogation of enquiry documents and risk registers
• Verify and control consultant/subcontractor drawings and specifications
• Ensure scope of services, responsibilities and fees are agreed with consultants
• Drive innovative, cost-effective design solutions and ensure timely information delivery
• Progress design issues within strict timescales and monitor delivery dates
• Review subcontractor design proposals and support tender submissions
• Produce Contractor’s Proposal documents with internal teams
• Support pre-qualification interviews and tender adjudication meetings

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Experience with a reputable Main Contractor
• Commercial awareness and understanding of client procurement routes
• Experience of site/contract procedures
• Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures
• Able to commute to Hertfordshire (near Stevenage) daily

• communication and stakeholder management
• team coordination
• problem-solving
• design coordination
• tender management
• drawings and specifications control

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