(Design Manager) - Position Overview Our client, a well - established construction company based in Dunston area is looking to recruit an experienced Design Manager As a Design Manager, you will play a key role within the Design Department, taking responsibility for managing individual construction schemes. Your primary focus will be coordinating all technical information between external consultants and internal departments, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest standards. You will support multiple operating companies, including Structural & Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services, and Facilities Management, contributing to design coordination, structural detailing, architectural support, and quality assurance Remuneration Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience) Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (Earlier finish on a Friday) 25 days leave (in addition to public holidays), plus an additional birthday bonus Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Death in Service Benefit Profit Share Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full design process across multiple projects Coordinate technical information between internal teams and external consultants Ensure all necessary approvals are obtained from stakeholders and local authorities, including section agreements and service applications Provide technical input during feasibility and throughout the construction phase Manage the timely distribution of design information to relevant parties Coordinate legal and compliance requirements, including agreements, bonds, warranties, and insurances Identify, appoint, and manage external consultants, including agreeing scope, fees, and deliverables Oversee submission of building regulations and warranty applications Develop and maintain detailed design programmes, identifying key milestones and critical paths Support, manage, and develop members of the internal design team Conduct quality reviews to ensure construction aligns with design specifications Coordinate planning and building control approvals and manage discharge of conditions Essential Qualifications HNC/HND in Construction & Engineering or equivalent Essential Experience & Skills Experience with a main contractor, architectural practice, or in design coordination/architectural technology Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and lead a team Proven ability to manage consultants and warranty providers Ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions Experience monitoring and managing the design process Familiarity with drawing management systems (e.g., Viewpoint, PIM, online portals) Experience managing RFIs and liaising with multidisciplinary teams Understanding of value engineering principles Proactive and organised approach to work Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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