Junior Design Manager

Junior Design Manager

Oxford - other project locations available too !

£45,000 - £55,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + Immediate Start

An excellent opportunity for an aspiring Junior Design Manager to develop their career on major construction projects with a well-established, forward-thinking contractor. This role is ideal for someone with a technical background who is looking to progress into design management and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle.

Working alongside Senior Design Managers and Project Teams, you will support the coordination and delivery of design packages, helping to ensure designs are aligned with construction requirements, programme milestones, and client expectations. This is a hands-on role offering mentorship, structured progression, and exposure to high-value projects.

Your Role as a Junior Design Manager Will Include:

• Supporting the management and coordination of design deliverables in line with construction sequencing and client requirements
• Assisting with design coordination between clients, consultants, subcontractors, BIM teams, and internal project teams
• Helping track design programmes, milestones, and design changes to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Attending and supporting design meetings with clients, consultants, and specialist contractors
• Providing design information and technical support to the construction and project teams
• Organising and managing workflows for construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical submittals
• Assisting with the compilation and close-out of as-built design documentation
• Supporting quality control during the construction phase, including site visits

As a Junior Design Manager, You Will Have:

• A background in construction, engineering, architecture, or building services
• Experience supporting design coordination or technical delivery on construction projects
• An understanding of construction processes and design workflows
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A desire to develop into a senior design management role

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