Design Manager / Assistant Deisgn Manager
Design Manager / Assistant Design Manager | Residential | Guildford / Basingstoke | Permanent Join a nationally recognised Tier One contractor delivering major housing and regeneration schemes across the South East. This is a well-funded, secure business with record turnover and long-term public sector partnerships. Regionally, they are delivering significant housing schemes - including a £90m, 300-home partnership in Guilford whilst having multiple projects to look forward to. The Role Work across traditional housing schemes (non-HRB) in Guildford and surrounding areas • Manage design from Stage 3/4 through delivery • Coordinate architects, structural engineers and M&E consultants • Review technical information for buildability and compliance • Drive pragmatic problem solving on live schemes • Lead design meetings, manage RFIs and protect programme 4 days site / head office, 1 day WFH - You must be able to comfortably reach both Guildford and Basingstoke. What they’re looking for Assistant Design Manager stepping up or established Design Manager • Technically strong - not overly process-driven • Housing or traditional construction background • Tier 2 backgrounds welcomed • Ambitious and keen to grow within a structured Tier One environment • Engineering background would be a real advantage but not essential They are specifically looking for someone technically capable who can add depth - not just manage paperwork. The Company A nationally recognised Tier One main contractor, consistently ranked within the UK’s top five privately owned construction groups. They deliver large-scale construction, engineering and residential partnership schemes across the UK, with a particularly strong presence in housing and regeneration across the South East. Financially secure, framework-backed and actively winning work, the regional business has multiple housing schemes moving into delivery - creating the need to strengthen the Design team permanently rather than rely on freelance support. This offers the stability and progression of a major contractor, with the feel of a strong regional team. Interested? Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | michael @ (url removed) If this sounds like you — or someone strong in your network — let’s have a confidential conversation