Design Manager

Design Manager - Industrial & Commercial ProjectsM4 Corridor (Reading, Wokingham, Slough) + 1-2 days/week in Kent HQ (if required)£75,000 - £95,000 DOE + Travel Allowance, Private Healthcare, Pension & BonusWhy This Role?

• Major Project Portfolio - Take the lead on three high-value industrial & commercial schemes in Berkshire, running through to 2027.
• Balanced Setup - Based across live project sites with the flexibility to work from the Kent head office 1-2 days a week if needed.
• Long-Term Stability - Join a forward-thinking contractor with a secured pipeline and strong client base.

What You'll Be Doing As Design Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the design and technical coordination of multiple live and pre-construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading design reviews and ensuring technical compliance.
• Managing consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Overseeing technical submissions, approvals, and design outputs.
• Acting as the key link between client, design, and delivery teams.
• Proactively resolving design challenges to keep projects moving smoothly.

You'll play a critical role in delivering fast-paced, complex projects - ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction from concept to completion.About the Company This award-winning, privately-owned main contractor is renowned for delivering complex logistics and commercial projects across London and the South East. With a reputation for technical rigour, quality delivery, and strong client relationships, they combine modern construction practices with a collaborative, low-hierarchy culture.With a secured order book extending through to 2027, they are investing in long-term growth and seeking leaders who want to be part of that journey.What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on commercial or industrial build projects.
• A main contractor background with in-depth technical knowledge of modern construction.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a detail-driven and proactive approach.

What You'll Get

• £75,000 - £95,000 DOE + bonus, healthcare & travel allowance.
• Freedom to balance site-based delivery with office support.
• Long-term career progression in a growing, secure business.
• Opportunity to deliver projects that make a real impact, with the autonomy to shape outcomes.

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