Design Manager Job at ZipRecruiter in St. Albans

Job Title : Design Manager

Location : North London

Salary : £60,000 – £65,000 + car, bonus and benefits

Are you a natural leader and experienced Design Manager or professional in the construction industry? Do you enjoy taking projects from concept to completion, making sure every detail is delivered to the highest standard? We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a dynamic team and play a key role in driving exciting, large-scale projects forward.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join a growing and dynamic business.

Why This Role?

This is more than just managing drawings and specifications — The Design Manager is about leading the design journey. As the Design Manager, you’ll bring together consultants, subcontractors, and client teams, ensuring innovative, compliant, and sustainable design solutions. You’ll be at the heart of projects, influencing outcomes, solving problems, and making a real impact from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the design process across pre-construction and construction phases.
• Driving collaboration with consultants and subcontractors in design meetings and workshops.
• Coordinating submissions for planning, building control, and sustainability (including BREEAM).
• Reviewing technical details and spotting opportunities for value engineering.
• Providing expert design and technical support to project teams.
• Inspiring, mentoring, and developing junior colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

What’s In It For You?

If you’re an experienced Design Manager ready to take ownership of the design process, lead with confidence, and bring your technical expertise to projects that make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something exciting

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