Design Manager

Posted 23 April by Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
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Design Manager
£50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + progression + benefits package
Corby, Northampton

A rare and exciting opportunity for a Design Manager with a technical background to join a thriving Main Contractor who work on a variety of projects up to 20M in a technically challenging role offering progression to Senior and a full benefits package.

On offer is the chance for a Design Manager, with an Architectural Technology background, to work on a diverse range of high quality projects with growing contractor with progression opportunities and an exceptional salary and benefits package.

This growing Design and build main contractor specialise the new build refurbishment of industrial and Commercial projects across the UK valuing up to £20M. Having thrived since being established this company have thrived since being established and have a clear growth plan double turnover over the next 6 months having already secured half of their pipeline for the next year.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Design Manager to join an exciting role within the business playing a pivotal role within a growing business and contributing to their success.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing seamless delivery of multiple projects. You will be responsible for managing external stakeholders such as Architects, Structural Engineers and Building Surveyors and overseeing drawings ensuring they're compliant with building regulations. You will lead design team meetings with the construction managers bridging the gap between building and construction assisting with any design queries and conducting quality checks.

The ideal candidate will have an architectural technologist background from either a contractor or consultancy with a strong understanding of Building and Architecture on refurbishment projects. You will be looking to take on a leading position on a variety of projects with progression opportunities.

The Role:

  • Managing the design process of new build and refurbishment projects
  • Liaising with external stakeholders (Architects, Structural Engineers, Building Surveyors)
  • Conduct quality checks on projects
  • Lead design team meetings
  • Working on projects from concept through to completion


The Person

  • Architectural Technical qualification
  • Experience working on refurbishment projects
  • Strong knowledge and experience of RIBA stages 3 - 5
  • Full UK Driving License



Reference: BBBH224741

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.
This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from construction candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the UK. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Required skills

  • Commercial
  • Construction
  • Industrial
  • Architectural Technician
  • Design Manager
  • new build
  • Main Contracting

Reference: 52519875

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