Design Manager

Company: Coleman James
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Location: Cleator Moor
Job Description:

Design Manager required on a permanent basis to join a well-regarded main contractor in the North East. My client is a successful main contractor with a turnover in excess of £150m, working in the new‑build commercial, education and healthcare sectors.

Scope of the role includes:

  • Involvement in design and build projects, or projects with large elements of contractor design
  • Involvement of pre‑construction/tender design management, as well as live/construction stage design management
  • The role is both project specific and also process related and duties will vary from project to project
  • Project Management of live schemes with the project management team

Main duties will include:

  • Manage the delivery of construction information to facilitate the achievement of the required project status, programme and quality
  • Undertake the role of Temporary Works Coordinator if required
  • Review and improve (where necessary) design management systems and processes
  • Develop relationships with designers, consultants and the client
  • Have full involvement from tender stage through to project completion

To be considered for this role you must have:

  • Previously worked for a main contractor
  • Experience of working on new‑build schemes (commercial, education and healthcare)
  • Previously worked on tender stage and construction stage design management

Salary is depending on experience level for the position. As well as offering a market‑leading salary and benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company where you can be involved in a variety of projects, both pre‑construction and live project based, from tender stage through to project completion.

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Posted: May 2nd, 2026