Design Manager - Construction

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services firm in Kettering is searching for an experienced Design Manager to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring design excellence and compliance. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring high-quality, efficient project delivery and will have proven experience managing projects up to £20m in the industrial and fit-out sectors. This role offers a competitive salary, pension, car allowance, travel expenses, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Car allowance

Travel expenses

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Project bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects up to £20m, ideally within industrial and fit-out sectors.
• Strong hands-on technical experience to ensure high-quality, efficient project delivery.
• Experience in coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from initial design to handover.
• Ensure client requirements are met and maintained throughout the design process.
• Lead the delivery of technically sound, high-quality design solutions.

Skills

Design leadership

Technical compliance

Project delivery

Construction technology expertise

Job description

Design Manager

Location: Northampton

Ridgeway & Co are seeking an inspirational Design Manager with a keen eye for detail and strong expertise in construction technology to join our growing team at an exciting stage of business expansion.

We are looking for a proven professional with experience delivering projects up to £20m, ideally within the industrial and fit-out sectors. The successful candidate will combine strong design leadership with hands-on technical experience to ensure high-quality, efficient project delivery.

Role Overview

As Design Manager, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial design coordination through to handover and aftercare. You will be a key member of the project delivery team, ensuring design excellence and technical compliance throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure client requirements are met and maintained throughout the design process
• Coordinate effectively with designers, project teams, consultants, and clients
• Lead the delivery of technically sound, high-quality design solutions
• Support projects to run smoothly, on time, and within budget
• Provide technical input to mitigate risk and resolve design challenges

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses
• 26 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• Project bonus scheme