Preconstruction Design Manager

Talk Recruitment · Northampton, East Midlands

Preconstruction Design Manager at Talk Recruitment, based in Northampton, East Midlands, paying £20.00 - £100.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£20.00 - £100.00 per hour
Location
Northampton, East Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
13 Sep 2026
Sector
Creative & Design

17% below the typical rate for creative & design

Reference https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/preconstruction-design-manager-200.aspx

About the role

Preconstruction Design Manager - Industrial / Distribution / Logistics Projects (Multi-Million Pound Schemes)

BEST EMPLOYER IN CONSTRUCTION & LEADER IN THEIR FIELD

Opportunities available for both Preconstruction Design Managers and Bid Managers.

What makes it great?

-Very low staff turnover, in fact ridiculously low, has to be one of the lowest in the industry. Excellent sign that they look after their staff.

-Professional & friendly team environment 

-Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers.

-High standards of excellence on site

-Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number. 

-Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth.

-Excellent salary and benefits package including, car allowance / family healthcare / competitive pension / x 2 bonuses a year. Also well known for regular pay rises.

COMPANY:

My client is a leading building contractor, with a busy and fast growing workload.
This employer is looking to strengthen their team further with the appointment of a Preconstruction Design Manager to tender on a range of Industrial and Distribution projects, which is one of the busiest and fastest growing sectors. 

They deliver Multi-million pound projects for some of the biggest client names in the industry. Project values fro £20m - £100m. This employer is a leader in their field. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

- Knowledge of Building Sector.
- Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager.  
- Ideally previous experience on Industrial, Distribution, Logistics or Warehouse projects ideally.

-Will also consider candiates that have worked on other general build construction projects, if they have strong preconstruction / tender experience.
- Previous Main Contractor employment essential  
- High level of communication skills. 
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). 
- Flexibility to travel / visit sites nationwide.


LOCATION: Northampton

REMUNERATION:

The successful Design Manager will receive:

*£60,000 - £70,000 Basic (Dependant on experience)
*Car Allowance
*Healthcare
*Pension (very competitive).
*Bonus

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.

Reference: https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/preconstruction-design-manager-200.aspx · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 13 Sep 2026 · Listed via Talk Recruitment

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