Design Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

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Location: Bedfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c. 60,000- 75,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project: An innovative and market-leading Main Contractor with a long-term and exciting pipeline of work in Bedfordshire is looking for a Design Manager to join the business, working on a major programme of work in the healthcare sector.

The Design Manager will be responsible for working in a team managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for key sections of a flagship scheme.

Duties & Responsibilities: The Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.

Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets

Desirable Experience:

• Sector experience working on hospitals, healthcare, or life sciences is highly desirable for this position.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
• Previous Roles May Include: Technical Manager Assistant Design Manager Design Manager Design Coordinator Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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