Design Manager

We are working with a leading residential developer in Cardiff who is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a portfolio of high-rise residential developments.

The successful candidate will manage the design process across high-rise residential projects, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, commercially viable and delivered in line with project programmes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating the design process.

• Liaising with architects, structural engineers, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

• Ensuring designs comply with current building regulations, statutory requirements and relevant fire safety standards.

• Coordinating design information to support procurement and construction activities.

• Monitoring design programmes and ensuring information is issued in line with project deadlines.

• Identifying and resolving design issues, technical challenges and potential clashes.

• Working closely with commercial and construction teams to ensure designs meet project budgets and buildability requirements.

• Managing design changes and assessing their impact on programme, cost and quality.

• Attending design team meetings and maintaining effective communication between all stakeholders.

We are looking to speak with Design Managers who have experience delivering complex residential developments, ideally within a high-rise environment.

Candidates should have:

• Previous experience working as a Design Manager within residential construction or development.

• Experience with high-rise residential projects.

• A strong understanding of building regulations, technical design and construction methodologies.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.

• The ability to manage design programmes, resolve technical issues and meet project deadlines.

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A relevant construction, architectural or engineering qualification would be advantageous.

To apply: If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for your next opportunity within high-rise residential development, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.