Construction Design Manager

Parallel Resource is collaborating with a prominent tier one contractor to recruit an experienced and highly competent Design Manager for a key project within their portfolio. The client seeks a driven and technically proficient Design Manager to join their regional team in South Wales, delivering projects across Cardiff, Newport, and Monmouthshire. The companys project pipeline encompasses a broad array of schemes; therefore, proven experience in the main contracting sector, particularly within Healthcare, Residential, Leisure, Defence, and Commercial projects valued between 10 million and 25 million, is required. The successful candidate will work closely with Pre-Construction, Design Consultants, and commercial and operational teams to ensure that all designs align with programme objectives, budgets, and client requirements. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Regional Design Manager, you will play an integral role within the project delivery team: - Mentor and support trainees and apprentices as appropriate. - Lead the design process on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to company procedures and producing high-quality deliverables. - Manage and coordinate design programmes, maintaining oversight of deadlines and information flow. - Chair and participate in design team meetings to foster effective collaboration among consultants, supply chain partners, and internal personnel. - Evaluate and challenge technical details to enhance buildability, promote value engineering, and uphold quality standards. Essential Skills - Demonstrable experience as a Design Manager within a top tier contracting environment, including management of large-scale projects from preconstruction through to completion. - Advanced technical design skills and expertise. - Broad exposure to multiple sectors such as Education, Health, Commercial, Defence, Residential, and Leisure. - Strong record of leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. - Technical proficiency in the review of design details, drawings, and specifications. - Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to influence both internal and external stakeholders. - Proficiency in MS Office Suite and drawing/Design software. In addition to an attractive salary, a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), a Share Incentive Plan are offered. Parallel Resource Ltd operate as a recruitment & employment agency. Visit our website for more information and advertised job opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-20