Design Manager in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Your new company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor delivering a varied portfolio of commercial new build and refurbishment projects across Yorkshire. You'll work closely with pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, taking responsibility for the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
It's a chance to join in some exciting high-value projects across DfE, MOD, MoJ and other commercial sectors.

Your new role
As Design Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the design process across new build and refurbishment schemes
• Coordinating architects, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams
• Reviewing design information to ensure buildability, compliance and programme requirements are met
• Identifying and resolving design risks and technical issues
• Managing design programmes, information release schedules and design meetings
• Working closely with pre-construction, commercial and site teams
• Ensuring design solutions meet client requirements while maintaining cost and programme objectives
• Supporting projects through pre-construction, procurement and delivery

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Design Manager or Assistant Design Manager position with a main contractor
• Experience delivering commercial, education, healthcare, leisure or similar building projects
• Knowledge of both new build and refurbishment projects
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, buildability and design coordination
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage consultants and subcontractor design teams
• A construction, architectural or engineering-related qualification would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

• Permanent position with an established Tier 1 contractor
• Varied pipeline of projects across the Yorkshire region
• Opportunity to work on technically interesting new build and refurbishment schemes
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Strong progression opportunities within an established regional team
• Long-term career opportunity with a contractor offering a secure project pipeline

What you need to do now
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