Design Manager

Linear Recruitment is looking for a Design Manager with a background in construction to join our client team in the North East. Our client is an award winning multi regional main contractor operating in a variety of diverse Construction sectors. Design Managers are a valuable part of the business, driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability, and fostering innovation.

The Role

• To support the generation of tenders for authorisation and submission.

• Manage the process of designing the solutions for projects tendered and won tenders.

• Support the fulfilment of the pipeline of contracts safely, on time, and to the quality required to maximise gross profit and end client satisfaction.

• Implement relevant policies including SHE, risk management, solution design etc.

• Attend review meetings.

• Assist in the negotiation of suitable amendments to the design when or where required.

• Coordinate with the design and construction teams on cost, value, change management, and design efficiencies.

• Complete performance assessment forms.

• Produce and agree on realistic design delivery programmes.

• Support on pre-con and project delivery.  

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience with pre-con and project delivery, delivering processes to manage the design consistently.

• Experience working for a main contractor on small to large value commercial new build projects or similar.

• A Valid CSCS (Desirable).

• Degree level or technical qualification equivalent in engineering (Desirable).

The Package  

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade).

• Personal Pension and Life Assurance Plan.

• Continual professional development.

• Sponsored training and professional membership.

• 25 days annual leave – one extra day after every three years’ service (up to a maximum of five extra days).

• Recognition of long-service awards.

• Paycare medical cash benefit scheme.

• Medical insurance after qualifying period.

• Cashplan after qualifying period covering optical, dental and other medical cash back.

• Access to a benefits website which offers discounts on many things from travel to lifestyle.

Ready to apply?? Call matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk on 07749495879 or send your CV.