Design Manager
Kingdom Search
- Rugby, England, United Kingdom
- Rugby, England, United Kingdom
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Sector: D&B Industrial / Commercial / Motor Retail / Leisure / Education Location: Office-Based, Warwickshire (with national project travel as required) Engagement: Permanent Salary/Package: Up to £70k + £5k car allowance + discretionary annual bonus (typically £5k–£10k) Start: ASAP – subject to successful interview
We are working on behalf of a well-established regional Design & Build main contractor to appoint a Design Manager to join their growing team and support the delivery of multiple live projects across the UK. The business delivers fast-paced, steel frame-led construction projects across a range of sectors including:
Industrial & logistics Motor retail Commercial Education Retail & leisure Social care
The Role This position will take responsibility for managing the design coordination process across 2–3 live projects at any one time. Working under JCT D&B contracts, the Design Manager will act as the key link between client-side consultants and subcontract design teams throughout the project lifecycle. You will:
Coordinate consultant and subcontract design packages from inception through to completion Ensure design information is delivered in line with programme Chair and manage design team meetings Monitor progress against design release schedules Manage RFIs and resolve design queries Liaise closely with Commercial & Project teams Support value engineering opportunities Ensure design compliance with statutory approvals and accreditations (e.g. Building Regs, planning, BREEAM) Maintain strong working relationships with external consultants and subcontractors Oversee design-related risks and buildability challenges
The role will also involve:
Supporting pre-construction activity including tender reviews Managing design progress on live sites Supporting project completion and handover documentation
Key Environment
Office-based role in Warwickshire National travel for site visits as required Typically managing shell & core / steel frame projects Working closely with novated consultants
Salary & Package
Salary negotiable – up to £70k (dependent on experience) £5k car allowance Annual discretionary bonus typically £5k–£10k
Ideal Background This opportunity would suit a Design Manager currently working within:
Industrial / logistics construction Commercial build environments Steel frame / fast-track projects Main contractor delivery roles
Experience working under Design & Build contracts is essential. Typically, we are looking for candidates with 10–15 years of diverse building experience and a solid grounding in construction design, detailing, and stakeholder management.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV, full contact details (including postcode) and availability to arrange a call to: (url removed)
Paid Referral Scheme – up to £500* If you can recommend a suitable candidate who results in a successful permanent placement, we offer a referral fee of up to £500 (*T&Cs apply)
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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