Job Description:

Design Manager

Location: Slough (Hybrid Flexibility Available need to be 1 hour from Slough)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent

Poolhall Recruitment is recruiting for a Design Manager to support the delivery of complex structural, industrial, and large-scale construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced design professional looking to progress their career within a technically focused role, working on challenging projects with genuine long-term development opportunities.

While the role is primarily office-based, there is flexibility for hybrid working depending on experience and level of autonomy. Candidates should be located within approximately one hour of the Slough office to support collaboration, project meetings, and business needs.

What's on Offer

£45,000 - £60,000 DOE

Hybrid working flexibility depending on experience

Exposure to complex industrial and structural construction projects

Structured training, mentoring, and career progression

Supportive environment with long-term development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Design Coordination & Management

Manage the design process from post-tender through to project completion.

Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and specialist subcontractors.

Oversee design programmes, technical queries, design changes, and approvals.

Identify and mitigate design-related risks and issues.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the key link between design, commercial, and site teams.

Ensure design information is issued accurately and on time.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to maintain project delivery objectives.

Support project teams with technical advice and design solutions.

Quality & Compliance

Review designs for compliance with specifications, regulations, and industry standards.

Conduct design reviews, technical checks, and audits.

Undertake site visits to ensure construction aligns with approved designs.

Promote best practice in design management and coordination processes.

Client & Project Support

Understand client requirements and project constraints.

Develop practical, cost-effective, and buildable design solutions.

Support project delivery through effective communication and issue resolution.

About You

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Previous experience as a Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager, Design Coordinator, or similar role within construction.

Experience working on structural, industrial, commercial, or large-scale construction projects.

Understanding of BIM processes and design coordination methodologies.

Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Able to commute to the Slough office and be based within approximately one hour of the location.

Desirable

Experience within industrial fit-out, structural steel, reinforced concrete, or multi-storey developments.

Knowledge of design management software and construction delivery processes.

This role is ideal for a motivated design professional seeking to further develop their career within complex construction environments while gaining exposure to major projects and long-term progression opportunities.

Please apply now below or contact Poolhall Recruitment for more information. 

Poolhall Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.