Design Manager (Construction)

Permanent - Full Time (37.5 hours per week)We areseekinga driven and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding regional team as aDesign Manager, based in Norwich with regular travel to Harleston. This role requires a candidate with a solid technical background and a proactive mindset toward project delivery.Experience in delivering extra-care facility or Commercial construction projects is essential for success in this position.Reporting to the Regional Technical Director you willbe responsible forensuring thetimelyprogression of schemes through all pre-construction stages, contract milestones, site start and beyond.You willbe responsible forscoping, appointing, coordinating, and managing the consultant teams. This includes setting up and chairing meetings to ensure programme requirements are met efficiently and effectively.Youlldrive progress through theearly stagesof any planning, legal,statutoryand financial processes while actively managing risk andmaintainingthe financial viability of each scheme.The role requires regular internal and external reporting on all stages of development, progress against programme milestones, and management of development expenses. You will present updates to the executive team, stakeholders, and board asrequired.You will have an in-depth understanding of contracts and contract documentation, construction methods, and procurement strategies. A solid grasp of planning techniques, environmental legislation, and construction materials is essential, as is a working knowledge of design principles and health 'safety compliance.To succeed in this role,youllneed strong negotiation skills and experience managing external consultants and internal stakeholders across multiple disciplines. Familiarity with modern management systems and the ability to drive progress against key programme milestones isa must.Youllalso be confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or ASTA, to effectively manage timelines, reporting, and documentation.BenefitsBonus entitlement based on performance KPIsHolidays - 26 daysLife AssurancePensionPrivate medical insuranceAbility topurchaseadditionalholidayAccess to discount portalCycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV (car salary sacrifice)Digital GPEmployeeassistanceprogrammeSharesave schemeAs an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UKs leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths,skillsand personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovella great placeto work for all.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-07