Design Manager

3 days ago

Essex England, United Kingdom TM Green Group Full time

Design Manager

Location:
Essex

Company:
Tier 1 Main Contractor (c. £1bn turnover)

Sector:
Data Centres & Mission Critical / Industrial & Logistics

Package:
£65,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Full Package

Overview:

A leading Tier 1 main contractor with a turnover exceeding £1bn is seeking an experienced
Design Manager
to join their team on a flagship
state-of-the-art steel-frame logistics centre
based in Essex. The business is renowned for delivering high-specification
data centres, mission-critical industrial schemes, and complex technical projects
across the UK and Europe.

This role will play a key part in managing the design process from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and coordination across all disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Management:

  • Lead and manage the full design process from tender stage through construction and handover.
  • Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, M&E designers, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Review design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, buildability, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Manage the design programme, ensuring timely release of information (RFI responses, design approvals, drawing packages).

Technical & Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure all designs comply with building regulations, industry standards, fire and safety protocols, and relevant client specifications.
  • Identify technical risks early and work with stakeholders to resolve issues proactively.
  • Lead value-engineering workshops to drive efficiency while maintaining quality.

Communication & Coordination:

  • Act as the key interface between the client, consultant teams, and internal project delivery teams.
  • Facilitate design meetings, workshops, and technical reviews.
  • Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure smooth flow of information.

Documentation & Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate design records, trackers, and approvals.
  • Prepare reports on design progress, design risks, and change control for senior management.
  • Support commercial teams with technical input for procurement packages and change orders.

Experience & Requirements

Essential:

  • Proven Design Manager experience within a Tier 1 or major main contractor environment.
  • Experience on
    industrial, logistics, data centre, or mission-critical projects
    .
  • Strong understanding of steel-frame construction methodologies.
  • Experience managing complex M&E-heavy schemes.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams on fast-paced projects.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.

Desirable:

  • Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • Experience with BIM / digital coordination tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).
  • Experience delivering large-scale schemes in excess of £50m+.

Package:

  • Salary:
    £65,000 – £75,000
  • Car Allowance
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Full Tier 1 Contractor Benefits Package
  • Travel expenses and professional development support.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge logistics scheme for a leading contractor.
  • Join a high-performing team within a stable, well-funded business delivering major mission-critical projects.
  • Long-term career progression across data centres, industrial, and technical sectors.

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