Job Title

We are working in partnership with a well-established regional main contractor to recruit an experienced Design & Build professional to join their growing team.Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.This is an excellent opportunity to join a privately owned contractor with a strong reputation for quality, repeat business, and collaborative delivery, operating across both public and private sector schemes.Design Manager Role Description:You will play a key role in delivering Design & Build projects from pre-construction through to handover, working closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.This is a client-facing role, requiring strong technical understanding, coordination of design development, and effective programme delivery.Typical ProjectsThe business delivers a diverse range of schemes, typically valued between 1m 15m+, including:Education facilities (schools, colleges, technical institutes)Healthcare & laboratory environmentsCommercial & office developmentsIndustrial & manufacturing unitsRetail & leisure schemesResidential & mixed-use developmentsMany projects are delivered via Design & Build, making this experience essential.Design Manager Key Responsibilities:Managing projects through full lifecycle (pre-construction to completion)Coordinating and managing design teams and consultantsOverseeing programme, cost, and quality deliveryEnsuring compliance with H&S and contractual requirementsActing as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholdersDriving a collaborative, solutions-focused project environmentDesign Manager Candidate Requirements:Proven experience working for a main contractorStrong Design & Build project experience (essential)Background delivering projects in sectors such as education, commercial, healthcare, or industrialExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills xjdpvnf Ability to manage multiple packages and design coordinationWhy Apply?Join a growing regional contractor with a strong pipeline of secured workHigh level of repeat business and long-term client relationshipsCollaborative, hands-on leadership and supportive cultureExposure to varied and technically interesting projectsClear opportunities for progressionHow to Apply:If you are an experienced Design & Build professional looking to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering high-quality projects across the South, wed love to hear from you.Click Apply now or contact Alex at One Way for more information