Design Manager

Reference: VAC- _
Posted: February 12, 2026

Our key client, a national main contractor, work across a number of schemes (residential/commercial/industrial/healthcare/educational) are seeking to appoint a Design Manager for schemes secured throughout the Yorkshire region.

Key responsibilities

• Team and process management: Lead and manage design teams and external consultants, chair design meetings, and oversee the entire design process from tender to completion.
• Project planning and delivery: Produce and manage design programs, information schedules, and risk registers.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure the design is compliant with all contract requirements, legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
• Risk and budget management: Identify and mitigate design and financial risks, manage the design budget, and control design changes.
• Coordination and communication: <...