Assistant Design Manager
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XN |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-359334_1777471254 |
Summary
Role: Assistant Design Manager
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £40K/£50K + Package
Our key client, a regional main contractor, work across a number of schemes (residential/commercial/industrial/healthcare/educational) are seeking to appoint an Assistant 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.