Design Manager Job Title: Design Manager Location: Kent Employer: Tier 2 Principal Contractor Sector: Industrial and Commercial Construction Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits Role Overview: We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established Tier 2 principal contractor working on industrial and commercial projects across London and Kent. The successful candidate will manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring that all designs align with client expectations, budgets, and timelines. Key Responsibilities: Design Coordination: Manage and coordinate design teams (including architects, engineers, and consultants), ensuring that design outputs meet the project brief and construction programme. Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact between clients, subcontractors, and the internal team to maintain clear communication and resolve design-related issues swiftly. Programme Management: Develop and oversee the design schedule, ensuring timely delivery of all design packages in line with key construction milestones. Technical Compliance: Ensure that designs comply with relevant building regulations, CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations, and planning requirements. Risk Management: Identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies early in the process. Value Engineering: Assist with design optimisation, driving cost-effective solutions while ..... full job details .....