Design Manager - Leeds

Reds10; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offsite construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Design Manager to join their new Residential and Emerging Markets sector in Leeds. This role involves delivering high-quality designs, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and relevant sector experience. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Relevant sector experience in design management or engineering/architecture.
• Experience managing design processes from proposals to construction.
• Experience of pre-construction design activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality designs that meet client expectations.
• Lead the design and technical processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Drive innovation in design technologies and processes.
• Lead co-ordination meetings with sub-contractors.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Interest in MMC

Project management skills

Organisational skills

Experience managing sub-consultant scopes

Problem-solving skills

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to build trust

Job description

Reds10, an award-winning leader in offsite construction, is recruiting a Design Manager within our newly formed Residential and Emerging Markets sector.

This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious new team in our Leeds office near Wakefield designing and delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings across multiple tenures. The role may suit an experienced Design Manager or someone from an engineering or architectural background who is currently running their own projects. An exciting opportunity to join this sector of Reds10 in its infancy and influence and shape its delivery and growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality designs that meet client expectations.
• Lead and oversee the design and technical processes, from proposals to construction.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and timelines, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Drive innovation, keeping up to date with the latest design technologies and processes.
• Lead co-ordination meetings with sub-contractors during design development.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge and relevant sector experience.
• Interest in, or knowledge of MMC.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing sub-consultant scopes and appointments.
• Experienceof pre-construction design activities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to integrate design seamlessly with overall project objectives.
• Strong commercial acumen
• Able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and build trust with all levels of the team internally and external.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, award-winning company.
• A collaborative, supportive and driven team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits package