Design Manager

Posting date:	12 February 2026
Salary:	£55,000 to £65,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 February 2026
Location:	Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY
Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	VAC-357031_1770887171

Summary

Role: Design Manager

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: £55K/£65K + Package

Our key client, a national main contractor, work across a number of schemes (residential/commercial/industrial/healthcare/educational) are seeking to appoint a Design Manager for schemes secured throughout the Yorkshire region.

Key responsibilities

• Team and process management: Lead and manage design teams and external consultants, chair design meetings, and oversee the entire design process from tender to completion.
• Project planning and delivery: Produce and manage design programs, information schedules, and risk registers.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure the design is compliant with all contract requirements, legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
• Risk and budget management: Identify and mitigate design and financial risks, manage the design budget, and control design changes.
• Coordination and communication: Liaise between clients, design consultants, and project staff to ensure all parties are aligned on design matters.
• Documentation and reporting: Prepare and validate design management plans and provide regular progress reports.
• Contract administration: Vet and appoint design team members, ensuring all terms and conditions are acceptable

• Proven experience in a design management role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Commercial awareness and experience with contracts and bids.
• Familiarity with legislation, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the industry

For further information on the role/opportunity, please call Ryan Hayes on 01142 130900.