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Design Manager

  • Location: Isle of Wight
  • Salary: Market related
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Construction
  • Contact: Yuki Cheng
  • Contact Email: yuki.cheng@anderselite.com
  • Contact Phone: 0117 317 7827
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Start Date: 01/10/2025
  • Expiry Date: 09 October 2025
  • Job Ref: anders_elite_412262

Design Manager

Location: Isle of Wight

Rate: Competitive Day Rate

Contract: 6 months initially (potentially longer)

 

Role Overview

The Design Manager will lead and coordinate the design process on major projects, ensuring buildable, cost-effective solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements. You will act as the link between consultants, subcontractors, and the project team, driving design quality, efficiency, and innovation.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage design development from pre-construction through delivery.

  • Coordinate design information to support procurement and construction.

  • Lead design meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

  • Review drawings for accuracy, compliance, and buildability.

  • Ensure statutory approvals, BIM requirements, and sustainability targets are achieved.

  • Identify risks and opportunities, supporting value engineering.

 

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager (or Senior Design Coordinator) with a main contractor.

  • Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and design management processes.

  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical challenges.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

Qualifications

  • Degree/HND in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

  • CSCS card required; chartership and SMSTS desirable.

 

If you are intereted in this role or would like to discuss in closer detail, please don't hesitate to get in touch.