Design Manager – Hitchin, Hertfordshire
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Main Contractor – Design & Build | Strong Site‑Delivery Focus
About the Company
This contractor is known for its technical strength, collaborative culture and long‑standing client relationships. They have a low staff turnover, reflecting a supportive working environment and a commitment to employee development. The business has seen steady, sustainable growth across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and surrounding counties, delivering projects in the following sectors:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Commercial and industrial
- Residential
- Community and public buildings
- Heritage and refurbishment
- Public‑sector frameworks
Role Overview – Design Manager (Site‑Focused)
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in live projects, supporting site teams and ensuring design information is coordinated, buildable and delivered on time. You’ll work across pre‑construction and delivery, with a strong emphasis on site‑based technical coordination and problem‑solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process on D&B projects
- Coordinate drawings and technical information between architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors
- Attend site regularly to help resolve design queries and technical issues
- Oversee buildability reviews and technical checks
- Track design deliverables against programme requirements
- Ensure timely approvals and information flow to site
- Work collaboratively with pre‑construction, commercial and project teams
Working Pattern
- 1 day from home
- 1–2 days in the office
- 2 days on site (typical)
- Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm (1‑hour lunch)
Ideal Candidate
- Experience as a Design Manager, Senior Design Coordinator, Architect, or similar
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, detailing and design processes
- Confident working with multiple stakeholders and managing deadlines
- Enjoys being on xwzovoh site and solving real‑time technical challenges
- Suitable backgrounds include: Architecture, Structural Engineering, Consultancy, Main Contractor, D&B
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- £6,000 car allowance
- Fuel card + mileage
- 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
- Additional holiday at 5, 7 and 10 years (up to 28 days)
- Enhanced pension
- Private medical cover
- Fully funded professional memberships and training
- Annual health checks and flu jabs
- Eye tests and glasses for screen users
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Regular pay reviews
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