Assistant Design Manager
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £51,000 to £52,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | B3 3QR |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 673_1769607494 |
Summary
Assistant Design Manager - Infrastructure (Manchester, Newcastle, Wolverhampton or Leicester)
Are you a design professional with contractor-side experience looking to step up into a more influential role? We're looking for an Assistant Design Manager to support the delivery of major highways, public realm and structures projects across the Midlands and the North.
Whether you're based in Manchester, Newcastle, Wolverhampton or Leicester, this role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure schemes while developing your design management capability within a supportive, growing team.
What You'll Be Doing-
Coordinating design activities across multiple live infrastructure projects
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Reviewing and interpreting drawings, spotting risks early and helping shape practical solutions
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Working closely with consultants to ensure design packages are delivered on time
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Supporting the Design Manager and collaborating with the Assistant Information Manager
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Contributing to improved design processes and helping strengthen the wider team
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Strong design background, ideally with contractor or design‑and‑build experience
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Confident interpreting drawings and managing consultant outputs
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Good understanding of construction methods and infrastructure project delivery
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Degree qualified (preferred) or strong relevant experience
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Full UK driving licence