Design Manager - DfE Framework

Design Manager - DfE Frameworks

Reading - Hybrid Working £60,000 - £70,000 + Package Permanent, Full-Time

Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering high-profile education and commercial projects across the Thames Valley.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, excellent career development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Design Manager looking to progress their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from preconstruction to completion

• Manage consultants, design programmes, and project deliverables

• Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring compliance and buildability

• Act as the key link between project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients

Requirements

• Experience in a Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Architectural, or Technical role

• Experience within a contractor, subcontractor, or consultancy environment

• Essential: Experience delivering Department for Education (DfE) projects, including schools, colleges, or education framework schemes

What's on Offer?

• High-profile DfE framework projects

• Strong pipeline of technically challenging work

• Clear progression opportunities

• Hybrid working and excellent benefits package

Apply today for immediate consideration or a confidential discussion