Design Manager
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,000.00 to £75,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, wf2 7by |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/677680_1769590383 |
Summary
The Role: Design Manager
The Location: Wakefield
Salary: £up to £75k plus car/allowance and package
Employment: Permanent Role
Search is working with a well-established and highly reputable construction company who due to growth is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that can offer a secure permanent role, competitive salary and career progression
Role
Oversee a talented team of Architects, Engineers, and Solution Design Analysts, ensuring we translate business requirements into robust technology solutions.
You'll work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and delivery - collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and external partners to design and deliver impactful, technology-driven outcomes that align with our business goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the technical design team, ensuring high-quality output and professional growth.
* Engage with business analysts, end-users, and senior stakeholders to understand challenges and gather technical requirements.
* Research, evaluate, and propose end-to-end technology solutions that align with organisational needs and strategic objectives.
* Develop and refine technical architectures and designs, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
* Oversee the transition of proposed solutions into operational services, providing hands-on support and guidance throughout.
* Drive benefits realisation planning, identify interdependencies, and support cost estimation and planning activities.
* Proven experience in a technical leadership role within enterprise-level IT environments.
* Strong background in solution architecture, systems engineering, or technical consulting.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to translate complex technical ideas into business-friendly language.
* Expertise in benefits realisation, dependency mapping, and life cycle design thinking.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Company Car or Allowance
* Bonus Scheme
* Pension
* Health Care
* & More
For more information please apply directly and we will be in touch with suitable candidates.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.