Design Manager in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Design Manager – Residential Construction

Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Salary: £95,000–£110,000 per annum (proposed, subject to approval)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Recruitment Consultant: Ridgeway & Co Recruitment

The Opportunity

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join an established main contractor delivering residential construction projects in Henley-on-Thames.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Design Manager with a main contractor background and experience delivering multi-storey residential developments and apartment schemes.

You will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all design information is coordinated, technically compliant and delivered in line with project programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.

• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers.

• Managing design programmes, technical submissions and approvals.

• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and buildability.

• Identifying and resolving technical design issues and coordination conflicts.

• Ensuring design information is issued to site in line with construction programmes.

• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Commercial teams.

• Ensuring compliance with building regulations and project specifications.

• Managing design changes and monitoring consultant performance.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor.

• Strong experience in residential or mixed-use construction.

• Knowledge of multi-storey residential developments and apartment construction.

• Excellent understanding of architectural, structural and M&E coordination.

• Experience managing external design consultants and specialist subcontractors.

• Good knowledge of construction-stage design management and technical approvals.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• A relevant construction, architectural or engineering qualification is preferred.

What's on Offer?

• £95,000–£110,000 per annum (subject to approval).

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Opportunity to work on substantial residential developments.

• Join an established main contractor.

• Long-term career progression opportunities.

Apply Now

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking for your next opportunity within residential construction?

If you have a strong main contractor background and experience managing design on multi-storey residential developments, we'd like to hear from you.

Submit your CV through CV-Library today for immediate consideration. Ridgeway & Co Recruitment will contact suitable candidates for a confidential discussion.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.