Design Manager-Public Sector

Our client is a highly regarded property and construction consultancy operating across the East Midlands, delivering a broad range of services to public sector organisations and community-focused projects. Working across estates, asset management, design, project delivery, construction, and property consultancy, they play a key role in shaping and maintaining essential public buildings and infrastructure throughout the region.With a strong reputation for collaboration, innovation, and service excellence, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to work on varied and meaningful projects that have a tangible impact on local communities. Their multidisciplinary teams provide expert advice and project delivery across education, local government, healthcare, and wider public sector estates. The RoleDesign Manager Location: NottinghamHours: 37 hours per week Salary:£60000- £65000About the Role: seeking a proactive and collaborative Design Manager to coordinate and deliver high-quality design outputs across multiple projects. Reporting to the Head of Architecture, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.Key Responsibilities:

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• Coordinate internal, outsourced, and contractor-led design activities to maintain programme adherence and quality.
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• Manage design information, drawings, and specifications across multiple live projects.
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• Facilitate clear communication and workflow across multidisciplinary teams.
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• Support and enforce quality management systems and design protocols.
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• Lead and attend design meetings, providing guidance to consultants and stakeholders.
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• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, planning, and building requirements.
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• Monitor and report on design progress, resource allocation, and project risks.
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About you

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• Experience managing design programmes and multidisciplinary teams in a construction or architectural environment.
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• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and ensure quality deliverables.
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• Knowledge of BIM standards, quality management systems, and statutory compliance.
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• Commitment to equality, diversity, customer care, and sustainability.
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Essential Qualifications & Training:

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• Degree or HNC/HND in architecture or relevant construction field
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• Evidence of ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) in construction-related issues
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Experience:

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• Proven track record in design management and multidisciplinary design coordination across RIBA stages
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• Experience in sectors such as new build, refurbishment, conservation, retrofit, and sustainable/environmental design
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• Commercial controls experience, including forecasting and value for money delivery
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• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary teams (structural, civil, electrical, mechanical engineering)
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• Experience managing projects and teams, ensuring budgetary control and meeting deadlines
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• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract
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• Experience in project/design reviews for quality, safety, and reputational risk
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Knowledge:

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• Up-to-date knowledge of design, construction, and environmental issues, including legislative requirements (CDM, Building Regulations, Building Safety Act)
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• Good knowledge of design and construction processes and deliverables
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• Understanding of commercial design, cost planning, tenders, and financial control
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• Strong knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) and digital construction practices (including ISO 19650)
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IT & Technical Skills:

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• Proficient in Microsoft Office and mobile technology
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• Experience with project programming/resource software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asta Power Project, Cemar)
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Desirable:

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• Formal management qualification
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• Experience with NEC4 Suite of Contracts
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• Understanding of construction in Local Government/Public Sector
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• Knowledge of sustainability in design and asset life cycle
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• Experience with Common Data Environments (CDEs)
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On offer

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• An attractive package (based on experience).
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• Travel expenses, to and from site.
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• Local Government Pension Scheme and life assurance of 3x salary.
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• BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
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• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay.
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• Funded professional memberships.
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• Based in the Nottingham office, we also offer flexible working hours to support your work/life balance.
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