Design Manager

Design Manager (Construction) - Hybrid - Slough/Hybrid - Up to £70,000 DOE

About the company

As a result of major business growth, we're on the lookout for a Technical Design Manager to join a rapidly expanding construction company!

The successful candidate will lead the design process for large-scale projects and will cover the full lifecycle of project design from post-tender through to completion. You'll ideally come from a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture or design management within the construction industry.

The company focuses on delivering complex structural solutions and operates within a highly technical, innovative sector. With a collaborative culture and a forward thinking approach, the business supports professional development.

The company head office is in Slough but there is full flexibility - Hybrid working. A full driving licence is a must.

Design Manager (Construction) - The Details

• Great salary
• Various perks and benefits
• Excellent scope for progression

Design Manager (Construction) - Responsibilities & Requirements

• You'll ideally come from a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture or design management within the construction industry
• Strong organisational, technical, and stakeholder-management capabilities
• Experience with BIM design tools and workflows
• Lead and oversee the design phase of multi-storey construction projects from post-tender to handover
• Liaise with internal teams, architects, engineers, and external partners to maintain smooth project progress
• Monitor design timelines, budget alignment, and compliance with required standards
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate design-related risks across the project lifecycle
• Communicate design requirements clearly to multidisciplinary project teams
• Ensure alignment between design objectives and construction delivery
• Support collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve cohesive outcomes.
• Oversee design output to ensure it meets technical, regulatory, and project-specific standards.
• Conduct regular design reviews and site visits to ensure construction aligns with approved plans.
• Maintain consistency and compliance across all design documentation.
• Client engagement - Working closely with client to interpret their project vision and requirements
• Provide informed design solutions that balance client expectations with technical and regulatory demands
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a positive attitude is a must!

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