Job Title: Design Manager

Location: St Albans

Salary: £70–80k package



Company Overview:

A leading UK main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality industrial and logistics facilities. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, the company has secured repeat business with some of the country’s top clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Design Manager to oversee Design & Build projects ranging from £20m–£100m.



Key Responsibilities:

 

• Lead and manage all aspects of design coordination across tender, pre-construction, and construction phases.


• Oversee and manage multi-disciplinary consultants, subcontractors, and technical submissions to ensure high-quality design delivery.


• Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, regulatory standards, and buildability considerations.


• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme, and constructability without compromising quality.


• Maintain clear and effective communication between design teams, site teams, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.


• Manage design programme and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of design milestones.


• Champion innovation and best practice within the design team, promoting continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

 

• Degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering (BSc/BEng/Hons).


• Chartered or working toward chartered status preferred (e.g., MCIAT, RIBA, ICE).


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Design & Build project design management, preferably in industrial or logistics sectors.


• Proven track record managing consultants, design teams, and complex design interfaces.


• Strong technical knowledge of RIBA stages, BIM processes, and building regulations.


• Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills.


• Ability to balance programme, cost, and design quality effectively.

Why Join:

 

• Work for a top-tier contractor with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships.


• Flexible working arrangements and supportive team environment.


• Clear career progression with opportunities to advance into Senior Design Manager positions.


• Exposure to high-profile industrial and logistics projects across the UK.

 



If you are a Design Manager who feels that your career has hit a ceiling and you need a change of direction then this could be perfect timing in terms of the right opportunity. Please submit your CV to zain.m@buildspaceuk.com