Design Manager Technical, Design, Engineering & Document Control

Sizebreed Construction Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier construction firm in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Design Manager to oversee design coordination for luxury residential projects. In this role, you will ensure design intent is maintained from concept through completion, manage design activities with architects and subcontractors, and resolve any design challenges while adhering to program milestones. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in prime residential construction and excellent communication skills, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Auto enrolment to company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Critical illness insurance

26 days annual leave

Travel expenses for site-based staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in design management.
• Strong background in prime residential construction.
• Understanding of design coordination processes essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design coordination process.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and regulations.
• Drive design solutions balancing quality, cost, and buildability.

Skills

Design management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Building regulations knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Who is Size Group?

Launched in 2009 as a small construction venture between two friends, Size Group brings together the vital elements of property from the construction of luxury buildings through to the maintenance and management of a property portfolio.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme (opt-out option available)
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• 26 days annual leave
• Travel expenses for site-based staff

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-end, prime residential projects, making this an ideal setting to deepen your experience and accelerate your professional growth.

The Culture

• Empathetic - People-driven and focused
• Tenacious - Relentless pursuit of the highest standards
• Integrity - Integrity earns trust. Trust builds relationships
• Entrepreneurial - Self-starters that push beyond the obvious

We boast a culture that is focused on training and development, career paths and internal progression. What’s more, we’re committed to our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.

The Role

As a Design Manager, you’ll take ownership of the design coordination process across our prime residential projects, ensuring that design intent is delivered seamlessly from concept through to completion.

Reporting to the Project Director, you’ll manage all design-related activities, liaising with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with client requirements, statutory regulations, and programme milestones.

Working closely with the project team, you’ll drive design solutions that balance quality, cost, and buildability, while maintaining the highest standards expected in the luxury residential sector.

Additionally, you will:

• Lead design reviews and manage the flow of information between stakeholders
• Ensure timely production and approval of drawings and technical documentation
• Monitor design progress against programme and proactively resolve design issues
• Coordinate subcontractor design packages and manage design risk
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams

About You

• A minimum of five years’ experience in design management, ideally with a main contractor, although this is not essential
• A strong background in prime residential construction; experience with complex structural and architectural details is highly desirable
• Excellent understanding of building regulations and design coordination processes
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• A degree or equivalent in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline

How to Apply

If your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out by clicking Apply.

Your application will be processed by Size Group, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out!