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Design Manager
Heaney Bowes
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
À propos
We’re working with a highly successful main contractor to appoint a Design Manager to support a growing pipeline of projects across Oxford and the surrounding area.
With a strong presence in Oxfordshire, the business delivers a diverse portfolio of Design & Build schemes (£10M–£80M), including education, commercial, and technically complex projects. Many are based in and around Oxford, offering the opportunity to work locally while contributing to high-quality, often high-profile developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to take ownership of projects, influence design outcomes, and play a key role in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
The Role
You’ll be involved from an early stage, helping to shape projects through pre-construction and leading design delivery through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting pre-construction activities, including value engineering and design input
* Leading and coordinating design teams through RIBA stages 4 and 5
* Acting as a key link between design, commercial, and site teams
* Managing design programmes to support procurement and construction timelines
* Driving design solutions that balance quality, cost, and programme
* Ensuring clear communication and information flow across all stakeholders
* Contributing commercial awareness to strengthen project outcomes and margins
About You
* Proven experience as a Design Coordinator or Design Manager on Design & Build projects (£10M+)
* Strong leadership and coordination skills, with the confidence to influence multidisciplinary teams
* Solid understanding of design management, risk, and project delivery processes
* Experience across sectors such as education, commercial, or similarly complex environments
* Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Construction, Architecture, or similar)
* Full UK driving licence
Why Join?
This is a business with a strong pipeline of secured work across Oxfordshire and a growing reputation for delivering quality projects and maintaining long-term client relationships.
You’ll benefit from:
* The opportunity to work on projects local to Oxford, supporting work-life balance
* A collaborative and well-supported team environment
* Clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow
* Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
Package includes:
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Car or car allowance
* Healthcare
* Pension
* Bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
Next Steps
This is a key hire within a growing team, and interviews are being arranged shortly.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working on high-quality projects close to home, we’d be keen to speak with you
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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