Design Manager

Design Manager - Offsite Construction
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Location: UK Wide (with regular travel to the Midlands and Sites)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We are working with a growing contractor delivering innovative offsite construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion.

This role would suit someone with experience in offsite construction, whether that be Timber Frame, Modular, Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF), or a similar modern methods of construction environment. The position offers flexibility on location, with travel to projects and the Midlands office as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through project delivery
• Coordinate design consultants, specialist subcontractors, manufacturers, and internal project teams
• Manage planning conditions, technical approvals, and statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and support design risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Review design information for buildability, programme, cost, and risk
• Coordinate design information between clients, consultants, manufacturing teams, and site teams
• Maintain and manage design programmes, ensuring information is issued in line with project requirements
• Support value engineering initiatives and drive efficient design solutions

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within Offsite Construction, Timber Frame, Modular, LGSF, or a related MMC environment
• Strong understanding of the design and construction process from concept through to delivery
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across design, manufacturing, and construction teams
• Knowledge of planning processes, building regulations, and statutory approvals
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively
• Willingness to travel to the Midlands and project sites as required

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business within the offsite construction sector
• Varied and challenging projects across the UK
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Flexible location with travel as required

Key Skills: Design Manager, Offsite Construction, Timber Frame, Modular Construction, Light Gauge Steel Framing, LGSF, MMC, Design Coordination, Pre-Construction, Construction Design, Project Delivery, Building Regulations.