Design Manager

Design Manager

Warrington

£55,000-£65,000 + Package

We're supporting a growing contractor-developer entering a new phase of strategic growth under new ownership and a modern, forward-thinking leadership team. With a secured pipeline of multi-rise residential and high-density new-build schemes, the business is strengthening its technical and design capability to support a more structured, coordinated and compliant delivery model.

We're now looking for a Design Manager who can coordinate design information across complex multi-storey projects, ensuring clarity, buildability and compliance from pre-construction through delivery. You'll work closely with architects, engineers and specialist consultants, helping drive technical consistency and supporting the wider project team with accurate, timely information.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Coordinate design across multi-rise residential and complex new-build schemes
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• Support pre-construction design development, ensuring buildability and compliance
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• Work with architects, engineers and consultants across structural, civil, façade and MEP disciplines
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• Maintain design trackers, information schedules and quality control processes
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• Review design proposals to ensure alignment with budgets, programme and value-engineering opportunities
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• Support planning submissions, technical approvals and regulatory compliance
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• Ensure design information meets Building Regulations and modern safety requirements
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• Chair design coordination meetings and provide clear updates to project teams
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• Facilitate communication between construction, commercial, technical and client teams
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• Manage document control processes and ensure accurate information flow
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What We're Looking For:

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• Experience as a Design Manager for a main contractor or developer
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• Background in design & build, new-build residential or multi-storey projects
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• Understanding of façade and envelope interfaces within new-build environments
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• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations
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• Confident managing consultants and multiple stakeholders
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• Organised, proactive and solutions-focused
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• Clear communicator with credibility across internal teams and clients
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• Able to manage design information in a fast-paced environment
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What's In It For You:

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• £55,000-£65,000 salary
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• Strong package and benefits
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• Opportunity to join early and influence how the design function develops
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• Direct access to senior leadership and a respected technical team
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• A pipeline of multi-rise residential schemes
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• Clear progression as the business continues to grow
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