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Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager



Location: North East



Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent



The role:



If successful, you will be part of their UK Construction business that covers the North East region. Projects on average will range between £10m - £50m and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Healthcare and Commercial.



Duties & Responsibilities:



As the Design Manager, you'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule

For ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment

Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project

Mentoring junior staff

The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops

For ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements



Experience and Qualifications required:



Previous experience working as the Design Manager for a regional / contractor

Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages

In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials

Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues



Interested in the opportunity above?



Please contact Sam for more information.



Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Design Manager

Wakefield, UK
Full time

Published on 04/11/2025

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