Assistant Design Manager
Talk Recruitment · UK wide
Assistant Design Manager at Talk Recruitment, across the UK, paying £30,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £30,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Location
- UK wide
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 9 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Creative & Design
37% below the typical rate for creative & design
Reference https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/assistant-design-manager-703.aspx
About the role
Design Coordinator / Assistant Design Manager - Building / Construction
(Design Engineers and Architects / Technicians also considered with a view of transferring experience over to main contractor side).
COMPANY:
-Long term local midlands projects.
-Reputable TIER 1 main contractor well known for multi million pound projects.
-Very stable company with strong pipeline of work.
PROJECT:
Initial project is a multi-storey residential / student accommodation scheme.
Previous experience in this sector not essential.
ROLE:
As Design Coordinator the role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects.
The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery.
Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work.
Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams.
Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this Assistant 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 or Design Manager.
- Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.
- Ideally previous Main Contractor employment.
- High level of communication skills.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).
Remuneration:
The successful Assistant Design Manager will receive:
*£30,000 - £45,000 Basic (Dependent on experience)
*Car Allowance
*Healthcare
*Pension
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/assistant-design-manager-703.aspx · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 9 Sep 2026 · Listed via Talk Recruitment
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