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Assistant Design Manager

? St Albans
? £45,000 – £55,000 + package

A fantastic opportunity for a technically minded and ambitious individual to join a forward-thinking main contractor as an Assistant Design Manager. This role offers excellent exposure to complex, large-scale industrial, commercial, and logistics projects across the region, supporting pre-construction and live project delivery within a high-performing design team.

You’ll be working closely with senior design and project managers, developing your understanding of full project lifecycle delivery while playing a key role in ensuring that technical design information is accurate, coordinated, and buildable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and management of design information from tender through to completion.
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical documentation, specifications, and design programmes.
• Manage design registers, RFIs, and drawing schedules, ensuring accurate version control.
• Collaborate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams to ensure compliance with design intent and construction requirements.
• Assist with design meetings, progress reporting, and value engineering exercises.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation from a design and buildability perspective.
• Support pre-construction teams in reviewing tender documentation and assisting with technical submissions.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Architecture, Design Management, or Engineering (or similar construction-related discipline).
• 1–3 years’ experience within a main contractor or design consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of design processes and technical documentation within Design & Build projects.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office; knowledge of BIM processes beneficial.

Career Development:

• Structured progression pathway into a Design Manager role.
• Mentorship and hands-on support from experienced design and pre-construction professionals.
• Exposure to multi-million-pound Design & Build schemes within a growing national contractor.
• Continuous professional development and funded training opportunities.

Why Apply?

Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
Work on exciting projects that make a real impact.
Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.If you are a Senior Cost Manager who feels that your career has hit a ceiling and you need a change of direction then this could be perfect timing in terms of the right opportunity. Please submit your CV to (url removed)