Apple Technical Recruitment (UK)
Design Manager
Design Manager at Apple Technical Recruitment (UK), based in Stevenage, East of England, paying £60,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Stevenage, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Graphic Designer
About 24% above the going rate for graphic designer
Reference 551379203497723713
About the role
Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Design Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1462
Location: Hertfordshire + Hybrid (Office and Site Based 3 days a week with flexible working c2days a week hybrid)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c£60,000-£75,000 basic (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare, pension.
Company & Project:
A market-leading, privately owned, Main Contractor with a secure, long-term pipeline of work across Hertfordshire and surround counties is seeking a talented Design Manager to join their team.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and support design delivery across an exciting long term blue light sector portfolio spanning Fire Stations, Police Stations, and Multi-Use Blue Light Facilities.
The Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for a new build project c£10m-£15m in value.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.
Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
While focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, the Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.
Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
Desirable Experience:
- Sector experience to include one of the following: Fire Stations, Police Stations, Multi-Use Blue Light Facilities
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
- Previous Roles May Include: Design Coordinator | Technical Manager | Design & Build Manager | Design Manager | Assistant Design Manager
Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology OR comparable qualification.
Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.
Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency/Business
Reference: 551379203497723713 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Apple Technical Recruitment (UK)
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