Design Manager – Residential Construction Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Salary: £95,000–£110,000 per annum (proposed, subject to approval) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Recruitment Consultant: Ridgeway & Co Recruitment The Opportunity Ridgeway & Co Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join an established main contractor delivering residential construction projects in Henley-on-Thames. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Design Manager with a main contractor background and experience delivering multi-storey residential developments and apartment schemes. You will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all design information is coordinated, technically compliant and delivered in line with project programmes. Key Responsibilities * Managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion. * Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers. * Managing design programmes, technical submissions and approvals. * Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and buildability. * Identifying and resolving technical design issues and coordination conflicts. * Ensuring design information is issued to site in line with construction programmes. * Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Commercial teams. * Ensuring compliance with building regulations and project specifications. * Managing design changes and monitoring consultant performance. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: * Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor. * Strong experience in residential or mixed-use construction. * Knowledge of multi-storey residential developments and apartment construction. * Excellent understanding of architectural, structural and M&E coordination. * Experience managing external design consultants and specialist subcontractors. * Good knowledge of construction-stage design management and technical approvals. * Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. * A relevant construction, architectural or engineering qualification is preferred. What's on Offer? * £95,000–£110,000 per annum (subject to approval). * Permanent, full-time position. * Opportunity to work on substantial residential developments. * Join an established main contractor. * Long-term career progression opportunities. Apply Now Are you an experienced Design Manager looking for your next opportunity within residential construction? If you have a strong main contractor background and experience managing design on multi-storey residential developments, we'd like to hear from you. Submit your CV through CV-Library today for immediate consideration. Ridgeway & Co Recruitment will contact suitable candidates for a confidential discussion. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence