Detail2 Limited
Design Manager (Construction) – Hybrid – Slough/Hybrid – Up to £70,000 DOE
About the company
As a result of major business growth, we're on the lookout for a Technical Design Manager to join a rapidly expanding construction company!
The successful candidate will lead the design process for large-scale projects and will cover the full lifecycle of project design from post-tender through to completion. You'll ideally come from a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture or design management within the construction industry.
The company focuses on delivering complex structural solutions and operates within a highly technical, innovative sector. With a collaborative culture and a forward thinking approach, the business supports professional development.
The company head office is in Slough but there is full flexibility – Hybrid working. A full driving licence is a must.
Design Manager (Construction) – The Details
- Great salary
- Various perks and benefits
- Excellent scope for progression
Design Manager (Construction) – Responsibilities & Requirements
- You'll ideally come from a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture or design management within the construction industry
- Strong organisational, technical, and stakeholder-management capabilities
- Experience with BIM design tools and workflows
- Lead and oversee the design phase of multi-storey construction projects from post-tender to handover
- Liaise with internal teams, architects, engineers, and external partners to maintain smooth project progress
- Monitor design timelines, budget alignment, and compliance with required standards
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate design-related risks across the project lifecycle
- Communicate design requirements clearly to multidisciplinary project teams
- Ensure alignment between design objectives and construction delivery
- Support collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve cohesive outcomes.
- Oversee design output to ensure it meets technical, regulatory, and project-specific standards.
- Conduct regular design reviews and site visits to ensure construction aligns with approved plans.
- Maintain consistency and compliance across all design documentation.
- Client engagement – Working closely with client to interpret their project vision and requirements
- Provide informed design solutions that balance client expectations with technical and regulatory demands
- Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a positive attitude is a must!
About Us
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