Design Manager

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking for a new opportunity for 2025? This is a great opportunity to work as Design Manager with this busy regional contractor, based in Newbury to manage the design development process for several new build projects in the Oxfordshire/Berkshire/Hampshire areas. Part based in the Newbury office, and part visiting your sites, you will be involved in 2-3 schemes a couple currently in preconstruction phase, and due to start in the summer, and another already commenced on site. The company is a leading and well established Berkshire based regional main contractor, with a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Hampshire areas. The scope of works typically includes education – both schools and colleges, commercial offices, industrial buildings, scientific laboratories, retirement living, sports and leisure facilities, and a mixture of residential developments, both traditional housing and low rise blocks of apartments for HA clients, ranging in value from £5m to £25m. Turnover is circa £65-75m for the office which is located in Newbury with easy access from the M4/A34. You will ideally come from either an Engineering/Construction Management delivery background or an Architectural background. You will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc. You will ideally have experience of delivering both commercial and residential buildings with a good working knowledge of current building regulations, NHBC requirements, etc. You will have effective communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem-solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a motivated, positive and proactive individual able to work well within a team dynamic. You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a Main Contractor in a Design Coordination / Design Management role. High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with competitive salary, benefits, promotion and development prospects with this well established main contractor. For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on 07984 174040 or send your CV to molneyfr-group.co.uk

Location: Newbury, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025