Senior Design Manager

A North East based main contractor, who specialise in new build commercial, retail, industrial, education and refurbishment projects across the UK are seeking to appoint a Design Manager to join their team based in and around Tyne & Wear on a permanent basis. The opportunity is due to an increase in work and growth within the business, which requires Design Manager support permanently. The client value culture, discipline, growth and trust within their business and are looking for individuals who follow these factors within their job role. Their current projects they have on across North & West Yorkshire range between 3 - 5 years worth of work, while also tendering for a range more during this time. This is a permanent position and they are looking for someone to start ASAP:Responsibilities:Support the generation of tenders for authorisation and submissionManage the process of designing the solutions for projects tendered and wonSupport the fulfilment of the pipeline of contracts safely, on time and to quality required to maximise gross profit and end client satisfactionImplement relevant policies including SHE, risk management, solution design etc.Build and maintain a network of relationshipsLead the bid team, manage & close tender deliverables/submission requirementsReview meetingsAssist in the negotiation of suitable amendments to design when or where requiredCoordinate with the design and construction teams on cost, value, change management and design efficienciesPerformance assessment formsProduce and agree realistic design delivery programmesSupport on pre-con and project deliveryCandidate ProfileRequirements:Proven experience of managing over pre-con and project delivery, delivering processes to manage the design consistentlyExperience working for a main contractor on small to large value commercial new build projects or similarA Valid CSCS (Desirable)Degree level or technical qualification equivalent in engineering (Desirable)Use of AutoCAD & Revit/BIMAbility to commuteRight to WorkThis is a Permanent position & Coleman James Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of the client.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-09