Design Manager - Residential Retrofit & Regeneration
Oxford
£70,000 - £85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Travel + Pension + Healthcare
We are working with a well-established main contractor with an annual turnover of circa £200m, delivering high-quality residential and regeneration schemes across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team on a flagship residential retrofit and regeneration project in Oxford, set to run over the next two years.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring coordination, compliance, and delivery in line with programme and budget. You will play a key role in managing consultant teams, driving design solutions, and supporting site delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate the design process across all project stages
Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure design alignment
Review and manage design information to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
Identify and mitigate design risks and buildability issues
Support the project team in delivering programme milestones
Drive value engineering and innovative design solutions
Requirements
Proven experience as a Design Manager on residential projects (essential)
Strong understanding of retrofit and/or regeneration schemes (desirable)
Main contractor background preferred
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple design packages and deadlines effectively
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £70,000 - £85,000
£6,000 car allowance
Travel expenses covered
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Long-term project pipeline with a reputable contractor
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor on a significant, long-term residential scheme with strong career progression prospects.
If you're an experienced Design Manager looking for your next challenge in Oxford, we'd like to hear from you.
