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Design Manager

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Design Manager
Sturminster Newton, site travel across Dorset
£45,000 - £60,000 + Vehicle/Vehicle Allowance + Hybrid + Training + Progression to Director

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Architectural Technician or Design Manager to join a well-established construction company where you will utilise your technical design skills through high-end residential projects whilst having a clear pathway to director level position.

Are you an experienced Architectural Technician or Design Manager within the Residential sector and are looking for a new opportunity? Do you want to join an established company where you can progress to director within a supportive and flexible environment?

This well-established, family-run construction company operates across Dorset, specialising in high-quality residential projects. These range from extensions, loft and garage conversions, full refurbishments to complete new builds. With the team offering a complete service from design and groundworks through to final finishes they are able to cater to any client's needs. They are now looking to expand their dynamic and close-knit team with this great opportunity.

In this role, you will take on a number of responsibilities, working between the office, home, and site, where you will be working directly with the client as well as the in-house teams. As the sole designer within the business, you will be responsible for working with clients from start to finish on projects. You will begin by gaining an initial understanding of client needs, then proceed to produce building control drawings as well as internal drawings that meet specifications. Working alongside the in-house teams, you will also support on-site to ensure projects are meeting client expectations, as well as assist with value engineering.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Architect, Technician or Design Manager with strong AutoCAD and building regulation drawings to help bring clients needs to life. As well as holding a full UK drivers license to travel to sites when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned construction company where you will work on a range of high-quality residential projects and have a clear pathway to progress to a director level role.

The Role:

  • Design Manager
  • Working directly with clients and the in-house team
  • Producing technical drawings, internal elevations and assisting with value engineering
  • Hybrid working, with the office based in Sturminster Newton
  • Great progression opportunities

The Person:

  • Architect, Architectural Technician/Technologist or Design Manager
  • Strong building regulation and AutoCAD experience
  • Commutable distance to their office Sturminster Newton
  • Personable with excellent communication skills


Reference Number: BBH259753

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Reece Johnson at Rise Technical Recruitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.