Job Opportunity

Construction Design Manager

Job Description

Our Client is seeking a Construction Design Manager to oversee their Construction Design Department and deliver exceptional design services that support sales, project management, and their valued clients.

Why Join This Client?

  • Lead a dynamic and skilled team.
  • Be part of an innovative company that values development and quality.
  • An industry leader in their field
  • Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience.

This Client requires the right skills to do the job at hand but it also requires the right attitude as the company has a lovely down to earth culture and thus the "fit" of any new member of staff is really important to them - the Design team have a great demeanour and attitude because they take their roles seriously but also take accountability and responsibility for their own tasks - a great small team to manage.




Key characteristics required:

  • Takes responsibility and goes the extra mile
  • Behaviours displayed should be in line with the Group's values - Development, Spirit & Reputation.
  • Willingness to improve and develop (proactively engages in self-development).
  • Integrity, honesty, & trustworthiness.
  • An attitude of inclusivity, a true team player.
  • Approachable and personable.
  • Personal drive, motivation, and resilience.
  • Respectful and able to build relationships.
  • Display leadership qualities, able to lead, instruct and effectively teach other team members.

Contract: Perm

Location: Gloucestershire

Remuneration: c£45,000- £52,000 doe

About the role:

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An experienced Designer within the Construction industry, with previous leadership experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Revit & CAD, including experience with large industrial projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and relevant regulations (e.g., CDM Regs 2015).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • A design or construction qualification (e.g., HNC, HND) with a focus on Revit.

Key Responsibilities

About the Role

As the Design Manager, you will:

  • Lead and manage the Design Department (4-6 employees) to produce high-quality, accurate design outputs.
  • Use advanced Revit skills to create detailed 3D models and General Arrangement (GA) drawings.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards, including BIM Level 2 compliance.
  • Provide value-engineered solutions while managing project costs.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
  • Mentor and develop a team of designers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Location

This role is based in Gloucestershire, and candidates must be locally based within an hour commute of Gloucestershire (due to this role being office based for 2 days per week) , this Client is based not far from the M5 junction 11 and has parking on site.

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