Design Manager

Design Manager – Construction
North East | Competitive Salary (£50,000 - £70,000) + Excellent Benefits

Linear Recruitment is working with a well-established construction business in the North East that is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong construction background who enjoys managing the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring quality, buildability and commercial success across projects.

The Role

As Design Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting both pre-construction and live project delivery teams, coordinating design solutions and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of tenders.
• Manage the design process on tendered and secured projects.
• Coordinate with design and construction teams to improve buildability, cost efficiency and programme delivery.
• Produce and manage realistic design delivery programmes.
• Attend design and review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support change management and negotiate design amendments where required.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, risk management and company procedures.
• Support both pre-construction and project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within construction.
• Experience working for a main contractor on commercial new build projects.
• Strong understanding of pre-construction and project delivery processes.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND or relevant technical qualification.
• CSCS card desirable.

The Package

• Competitive salary DOE.
• Car allowance / company car.
• Pension & life assurance.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Sponsored training & memberships.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Long-service recognition awards.

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