Design Manager
Role Description & Technical Scope
Design Manager or Senior Design Manager - Building / Construction – Southampton / South Central Projects
What makes it Great?
- Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
–Long term Local Regional Projects
- Strong Work Pipeline on public sector projects
- Flexible working / Hybrid role
- Very low staff turnover
COMPANY:
A leading tier 1 building main contractor, operating on a regional basis.
This employer is a very stable company on lots of long term public sector frameworks, a great place for job security and long term local work.
Previous experience on public sector projects (Education, Health etc) would be ideal but not essential.
Role:
Open to consider candidates at both Design Manager level or Senior Design Manager Level.
The role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects.
The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery.
Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work.
Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams.
Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.
Requirements
To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria:
- Knowledge of Building Sector.
- Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
- Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.
- Previous Main Contractor employment.
- High level of communication skills.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).
Remuneration:
The successful Design Manager will receive:
- Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
- Car / Allowance
- Healthcare
- Pension
To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 14 Oct 2026
- Location: Southampton, Hampshire
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Construction
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