Design Manager - Construction

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading construction contractor for an experienced Design Manager to join their dynamic team delivering high-quality residential projects.
Our client specialises in student accommodation and large-scale residential apartment schemes, frequently operating within RC frameworks. They are seeking a skilled Design Manager to lead and coordinate design processes from concept through to project completion.
About the Role
Reporting to the Contracts Director, you will take ownership of the design management process across multiple projects. You will coordinate all project disciplines, ensuring designs are delivered to the highest standard, on programme, and aligned with client expectations.
This role requires strong collaboration with consultants, subcontractors, site teams, and commercial teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and innovative design delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and manage detailed design programmes, integrating them into the overall construction schedule.
• Lead and manage the design approval process, including drawings, technical submissions, and samples.
• Oversee information release schedules, RFIs, and change control procedures.
• Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, and MAR teams to produce accurate and fully coordinated design information.
• Chair design workshops and technical review meetings, ensuring clear action tracking and follow-up.
• Assist in consultant appointments, define scopes of work, and develop design responsibility matrices.
• Support discharge of planning conditions and ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Building Control requirements.
• Implement quality assurance procedures on site and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
About You
• Degree or HND in Architecture, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry, ideally within residential or student accommodation projects.
• Experience working with RC frameworks is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of quantity surveying and procurement processes.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Flexible to work across the UK & Ireland.
• Right to work in the UK.
To apply please send an up to date CV to Hazel Baron through the website