Design Manager - Architectural

Job Title: Design Manager – Construction/Architectural
Location: North York
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + 26 Days Holiday + Bonus + Private Healthcare
Are you an experienced Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator with an Archictectural qualification?
Do you enjoy coordinating design across complex construction projects and want to be part of a growing business delivering safety-critical building solutions nationwide?
If so, this could be the right move for you.
The Role:
As Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading and coordinating the design process across a range of projects. You’ll be supported by internal teams and external consultants and will play a key role in ensuring technical compliance with fire regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead design team meetings, manage submissions to the Building Safety Regulator, and ensure the golden thread of design information is maintained throughout the lifecycle of each project.
You’ll visit site every other week and work closely with the Managing Director to drive design compliance across projects.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
* Lead the coordination of design information across concept, construction, and handover stages
* Chair design team meetings with architects, engineers, and specialist subcontractors
* Manage external consultants and define clear scopes of work
* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, fire and structural safety requirements
* Support BSR submissions including Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 documentation
* Oversee change control and ensure robust design sign-off processes
* Liaise with internal delivery teams and client stakeholders
What You’ll Need:
* Architectural or technical qualifications (e.g. Degree or HNC in Architecture / Construction / Engineering)
* Experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator in the construction, architectural or façade sector
* Strong working knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022, Gateway submissions, and regulatory compliance
* Experience managing architectural design teams and leading design meetings
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to review technical drawings
* Ability to work collaboratively across projects and communicate with consultants and site teams
Package & Benefits:
* Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE
* Car Allowance
* 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Private Healthcare
* Contributory Pension
* Annual Discretionary Bonus
* Flexible start and finish times
* 8:30am – 5:00pm standard hours
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed