Design Manager

Design Manager

Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

We are recruiting for a Design Manager to join our regional construction business. The role ensures effective liaison between external design teams, construction and commercial teams, statutory authorities and client teams, focused on the Defence Optimisation Programme (DEOP).

• Ensure all design information is delivered to the project team to meet the project programme and project cost plan.
• Ensure all design information is buildable in a safe manner and is of a quality matching the project design stage.
• Ensure the design information meets the Contractor’s Proposals, Employer’s Requirements or brief. Identify and schedule any deviations.
• Add value to the project through sensible and practical Value Engineering, seeking alternative options in design whilst maintaining the essence and quality of the design through all stages of the design process.
• Drive the supply chain management of the finished product through leading, motivating and managing the external consultants.
• Define the scope of services of each Design Team consultant through the use of a Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Review the Design Teams BIM capabilities and deliveries and assist in preparing the Project BIM Execution Plan.

• Registered and construction industry professional, e.g., Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer.
• Extensive experience within the construction industry post qualification.
• Ability to lead an external design team.
• Ability to become a trusted and valued member of a site‑based team.
• Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical health benefit.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.