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Design Manager

salary
GBP
£
£
60000
-
70000
per
annum
+
industry
Construction
role type
Permanent
location
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
(
England
)
job posted
July 9, 2025
reference
82701
A dynamic and fast-growing residential contractor and developer currently have an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join their business. The company deliver new build residential projects for both the open market and social housing sectors.

As the company continues to expand its project portfolio, this is a key opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join the team and take ownership of the design process from early concept through to project completion.

The role will include:

* Ensure Building Regulations are met within the design process
* Ensure designs are compliant with Planning Conditions placed on the project
* Preparing design status reports
* Collate and organise technical building information from the Architect, Structural/Civil Engineer and Mandamp;E designers
* Monitor designs for Health and Safety and contributing to risk assessments
* Coordinating detailed design information
* Preparing specifications for construction work
* Coordinating plans and documents for statutory approvals
* Coordinating the Design Team in the preparation of conceptual drawings
* Coordinating applications for approval by regulatory bodies
* Chair Design Team meetings with Architects, Structural Engineers and Consultants.
* Complete review of all project drawings and specifications issuing technical queries were required and ensuring these are fully resolved by the design team including subcontractors with design responsibility
* Researching new design processes, building legislation and technology
* Ensure timely, presentable, consistent and high level of quality design information both internally and externally
* Working within the Design Team for each assigned project including key scope, schedule and cost

Requirements

* Previous experience within the Residential sector as a Design Manager or Technical Manager
* Knowledge of the Building Safety Act would be an advantage
* Strong IT Skills
* Ability to build good relationships with external and internal stakeholders
* Excellent communication skills



Please get in touch today with our Construction Specialist Donna Hoggarth on 01695 556 800 or 07753 450926 for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV. INDC

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