Job Description

Design Manager – New Build residential – Reading, Berkshire

This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join the company to work on a contract basis for a minimum period of 6mths. 

The project is a new build residential development in Reading which will have a mix of houses and flats and will run for over 5yrs over various phases of building.

Your working week will be working on site, the office in Berkshire and they offer a day working remotely.

Key Responsibilities as Design Manager;

Manage and coordinate all aspects of design across pre-construction and construction stages.

Lead design workshops and progress meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Review and manage design information for buildability, compliance, and value.

Drive collaboration between design and delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Support bid and tender submissions with design-related input and value engineering solutions.

Monitor design programmes, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of information.

Ensure all design works comply with statutory regulations, project requirements, and company standards.

As a Design Manager, you will have worked on major residential projects for recognised Tier 1 contractors or developers. You will have been a Design Manager for a minimum of 5yrs and will have over 10yrs construction experience.

This is a freelance position however, could convert into a permanent role, so if you are looking for a permanent salaried position please apply or make contact.

For more detailed information on this Design Manager role or any other Design Management positions in the South of England please contact Lee Kidd at Oneill & Brennan recruitment.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation