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Design Manager
£75,000 - £95,000 + Travel, Healthcare, Pension & Significant Bonus
Office Based in Maidstone, Kent with Site Visits Required

About the role:
My client is currently looking for a Design Manager with experience in leading the design of large building projects to join their team working across a variety of new build projects spanning the southeast of England. The candidate will manage the design process to develop a design compliant with all contract requirements and in the most cost-effective way. All information will be fully coordinated to deliver the project on time, within budget, and to meet the client's requirements.

The current delivery team requires a Design Manager with a strong history of working for well-established main contractors on multi-million-pound projects from pre-construction through the delivery phase. My client is keen to find someone with strong technical knowledge who can lead a project with little lead-in time.

For this position, the successful individual will only be expected to be office-based in this company's Maidstone office, making site visits 1 -2 days a week. The site locations span from Hertfordshire down to Hampshire, so please be prepared to travel (with fuel paid for) when required.

About the company:
Our client is a well-established privately-owned construction business operating at the forefront of the UK industry with a focus on building large newbuild projects. This company works with public and private sector organisations across the country and specialises in large one-off projects. They successfully held a stable output over the last few years and are now focusing on controlled growth. They currently have their strongest-ever balance sheet and have achieved a company record for their 2023 order book, paying out a substantial, companywide bonus. With an impressive portfolio of projects throughout the Southeast of the UK, they offer a friendly yet professional working environment, focusing on delivering projects safely whilst maintaining sustainability. 

This company focuses on building its team from within by investing in the long-term development of its staff. As a result of this, they have an incredibly low staff turnover.  The recruitment process is meticulous, the best individuals are selected for their growing team who they feel are worth time and investment.

About the benefits/rewards:
The salary will be dependent on the individual’s level of experience and is not set in stone. The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary of between £65,000 - £95,000 depending on the individual’s level – plus a generous benefits package including an annual bonus up to 10%, depending on personal and company achievements. The company encourages promotion for candidates who are enthusiastic and competent. Employees will be promoted at a rate that is comfortable for their abilities rather than within a set company structure. This encourages the strengths and successes of the company and each individual.

About the requirements:
Experience working as a Design Manager within a main contractor is essential, with industrial project experience a bonus but not a necessity. The perfect candidate will be degree-qualified and must be trustworthy, reliable, conscientious, and keen to progress their career further. You will also have to be a highly motivated individual and a strong team player. A consistent employment record is essential along with a desire to bed into the business and progress up the ranks.

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