Design Manager

Reynco Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the design process for complex projects with a focus on nuclear and defence sectors. This hybrid role demands strong construction process knowledge and expertise in AutoCAD and BIM. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in regulated environments, ensuring all designs meet compliance and quality standards while managing a diverse team. The position includes significant responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in main contracting.
• Experience in nuclear or defence projects is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of design coordination in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design process from concept to construction.
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants.
• Ensure designs are compliant and buildable.

Skills

Design coordination

Construction processes

Expertise in UK regulations

AutoCAD

BIM

Education

Chartered status (preferred)

Tools

Digital design coordination tools

Job description

Reynco Ltd are hiring a Design Manager to support the delivery of complex, high-value construction projects within regulated environments.нім This is a senior internal role suited to an experienced design professional with strong main contracting credentials and exposure to technically demanding programmes.

Design Manager

Location: Hybrid working with on‑site presence in Barrow‑in‑Furness (2 days per week)

Salary: Up to £85,000 + benefits

The Role

You will take ownership of the design process from early concept through to construction and handover, coordinating internal teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to ensure gepf designs are compliant, buildable, and aligned with programme and cost objectives.

The role is internal and delivery‑focused, operating within a main contracting environment. Experience in nuclear or defence projects is strongly preferred due to the regulatory, assurance, and compliance requirements.

You will oversee design development, manage risk, support value engineering, and maintain robust design documentation and reporting. You will also work confidently within AutoCAD and BIM environments, reviewing and coordinating technical information across disciplines.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contracting setting, ideally on nuclear or defence projects. Strong knowledge of construction processes, design coordination, and regulated environments is essential.

Experience with AutoCAD, BIM, and digital design coordination tools is required. NEC contract experience, chartered status, and security clearance or the ability to obtain it are all advantageous.

Why this role stands out

Hybrid working, senior‑level responsibility, and the opportunity to work on nationally significant, technically complex projects where quality and compliance genuinely matter.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reynco Ltd operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.