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Design Manager

Reporting to: Regional Design Manager

Division: Construction (Building)

Location: East Midlands

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits: Car allowance, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme.

Are you ready to take the lead in driving design excellence at one of the industry’s leading firms? We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in education sector projects, particularly DfE‑funded developments.

• Oversee permanent and temporary works designs for live projects and tenders.
• Collaborate closely with tender and project teams to align design expectations.
• Manage design programmes, incorporating them into the main programme.
• Fulfill designer duties for pre‑construction operations under CDM Regulations.
• Provide design input for tender submissions and offer technical guidance as needed.
• Coordinate temporary works design elements and facilitate seamless information flow.

• Strong background in Education sector projects, particularly DfE‑funded developments.
• Proven experience in a similar role with a main contractor.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Dedication to quality and excellence in design execution.

• Design Management: Excellent understanding of the design process and interface management between disciplines.
• Construction Knowledge: Track record of site‑based experience and very high level of knowledge of the design and construction process.
• IT Skills: Ability to use all software/IT systems to the benefit of the role and organisation.
• Formal Qualification in Construction: BSc, HND, HNC or equivalent experience.

• Contract Knowledge: Understands specific contracts and able to take appropriate action.
• IT Skills: Working knowledge of SketchUp, Revit, Navisworks.
• Professional Body: MCIOB, MICE or working towards it.

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

Email: hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk

Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Email: louise.hunter@graham.co.uk

Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.