Design Manager required on a permanent basis to join a well-regarded main contractor in Tyne & Wear. My client is a successful main contractor with a turnover in excess of £100m, who work in the new-build commercial, education and healthcare sectors. They're seeking a Design Manager who has previously worked in a main contracting environment and, the scope of the role includes:

• Involvement in design and build projects, or projects with large elements of contractor design
• Involvement of pre-construction/tender design management, as well as live/construction stage design management
• The role is both project specific and also process related and duties will vary from project to project
• Project Management of live schemes with the project management team

Main duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Manage the delivery of construction information to facilitate the achievement of the required project sot, programme and quality
• Undertake the role of Temporary Works Coordinator if required
• Review and improve (where necessary) design management systems and processes
• Develop relationships with designers, consultants and the client
• Have full involvement from tender stage through to project completion

As well as offering a market-leading salary and benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company where you can be involved in a variety of projects, both pre-construction and live project based, from tender stage through to project completion. And, to be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previously worked for a main contractor
• Experience of working on new-build schemes (commercial, education and healthcare)
• Previously worked on tender stage and construction stage design management