Job Description:

Design Manager - Major Construction Project

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £50k - £60k + Package

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team on a landmark construction project in the North West.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a major £400m development, with a programme spanning approximately four years. The successful candidate will join a well-established project team from an early stage and help drive the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process throughout all project phases.
• Coordinate consultant teams, specialist subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure design information is delivered on time and aligned with programme requirements.
• Review design proposals for buildability, compliance, cost efficiency, and risk management.
• Chair design team meetings and manage design workshops.
• Support the project team in achieving programme, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Monitor design deliverables and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Strong background delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of design management processes, procurement routes, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive design programmes effectively.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent).

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the North West's most significant construction projects.
• Long-term project security with a four-year programme.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career development opportunities within a leading Tier 1 contractor.
• Collaborative and supportive project environment.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to Sean at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided or you can give my mobile a call for further details on (phone number removed)