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Design Manager - Oxfordshire Projects (Oxford-Based Focus)\n\nWe’re working with a highly successful main contractor to appoint a Design Manager to support a growing pipeline of projects across Oxford and the surrounding area.\n\nWith a strong presence in Oxfordshire, the business delivers a diverse portfolio of Design & Build schemes (£10M–£80M), including education, commercial, and technically complex projects. Many are based in and around Oxford, offering the opportunity to work locally while contributing to high-quality, often high-profile developments.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to take ownership of projects, influence design outcomes, and play a key role in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou’ll be involved from an early stage, helping to shape projects through pre-construction and leading design delivery through to completion.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n * Supporting pre-construction activities, including value engineering and design input\n\n * Leading and coordinating design teams through RIBA stages 4 and 5\n\n * Acting as a key link between design, commercial, and site teams\n\n * Managing design programmes to support procurement and construction timelines\n\n * Driving design solutions that balance quality, cost, and programme\n\n * Ensuring clear communication and information flow across all stakeholders\n\n * Contributing commercial awareness to strengthen project outcomes and margins\n\nAbout You\n\n * Proven experience as a Design Coordinator or Design Manager on Design & Build projects (£10M+)\n\n * Strong leadership and coordination skills, with the confidence to influence multidisciplinary teams\n\n * Solid understanding of design management, risk, and project delivery processes\n\n * Experience across sectors such as education, commercial, or similarly complex environments\n\n * Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Construction, Architecture, or similar)\n\n * Full UK driving licence\n\nWhy Join?\n\nThis is a business with a strong pipeline of secured work across Oxfordshire and a growing reputation for delivering quality projects and maintaining long-term client relationships.\n\nYou’ll benefit from:\n\n * The opportunity to work on projects local to Oxford, supporting work-life balance\n\n * A collaborative and well-supported team environment\n\n * Clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow\n\n * Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio\n\nPackage includes:\n\n * Competitive salary (dependent on experience)\n\n * Car or car allowance\n\n * Healthcare\n\n * Pension\n\n * Bonus scheme\n\n * 25 days holiday (increasing with service)\n\nNext Steps\n\nThis is a key hire within a growing team, and interviews are being arranged shortly.\n\nIf you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working on high-quality projects close to home, we’d be keen to speak with you

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