Design Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 1 January 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Project Management Design Management Technical Knowledge MMC Commercial Acumen Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], an award-winning leader in offsite construction, is recruiting a Design Manager within our newly formed Residential and Emerging Markets sector. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious new team in our Leeds office near Wakefield designing and delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings across multiple tenures.

Details

Appointment Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Location: Site Based

Salary Min: Competitive

Ref No: 10046

[Employer hidden], an award-winning leader in offsite construction, is recruiting a Design Manager within our newly formed Residential and Emerging Markets sector.

This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious new team in our Leeds office near Wakefield designing and delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings across multiple tenures. The role may suit an experienced Design Manager or someone from an engineering or architectural background who is currently running their own projects. An exciting opportunity to join this sector of [Employer hidden] in its infancy and influence and shape its delivery and growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality designs that meet client expectations.
  • Lead and oversee the design and technical processes, from proposals to construction.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and company policies.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Manage budgets and timelines, ensuring seamless project execution.
  • Drive innovation, keeping up to date with the latest design technologies and processes.
  • Lead co-ordination meetings with sub-contractors during design development.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong technical knowledge and relevant sector experience.
  • Interest in, or knowledge of MMC.
  • Project management and organisational skills.
  • Experience managing sub-consultant scopes and appointments.
  • Experience of pre-construction design activities.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
  • Ability to integrate design seamlessly with overall project objectives.
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and build trust with all levels of the team internally and external.

What We Offer

  • An opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, award-winning company.
  • A collaborative, supportive and driven team culture.
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

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