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Design Manager - Major Mixed-Use Development Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: Circa £60,000 + £5000 Car Allowance + Benefits Contract: Permanent The Opportunity An established UK Main Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join the team delivering a significant new development in Leatherhead, Surrey. The project is a technically interesting mixed-use scheme comprising a new purpose-built Police divisional headquarters alongside affordable residential development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong main contracting background to take ownership of the design process on a high-profile project, working closely with the client, consultants, supply chain and internal construction team from design development through to delivery. Candidates with previous blue-light, police, justice, defence, healthcare, secure environment or other complex public-sector project experience would be particularly attractive. The Role As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the multidisciplinary design process, ensuring information is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with programme, commercial and construction requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the design process from preconstruction through to project delivery Developing and managing the project design programme Coordinating architects, consultants, subcontractors and specialist designers Leading design coordination meetings and driving resolution of technical issues Managing design deliverables, interfaces, dependencies and approvals Reviewing Employer's Requirements and ensuring compliant design solutions Working closely with planning, commercial and operational teams Managing consultant performance and design responsibilities Coordinating technical submissions and approvals Overseeing BIM / Digital Engineering coordination and CDE processes Supporting model federation, clash detection and design issue resolution Managing design risk and ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 Coordinating Building Control, planning, utilities and statutory approvals Supporting Building Safety Act / Gateway requirements where applicable Reviewing designs for buildability, programme and commercial efficiency Supporting value engineering and identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve delivery Coordinating temporary and permanent works design interfaces Supporting project sustainability and carbon objectives About You We are looking for an established Design Manager who can independently manage the design function on a complex construction project. You will ideally have: Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator A strong background working for a UK Main Contractor Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of construction methodology and buildability Experience managing design programmes and technical information Knowledge of BIM, Digital Engineering and ISO 19650 Good understanding of CDM, Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act Strong consultant and subcontractor management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability Previous experience delivering blue-light, police, justice, defence or secure public-sector projects would be particularly advantageous. Experience across other technically demanding sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential and mixed-use development will also be considered.

Project Manager High-Rise Residential & Complex Envelope Delivery Luton £80,000-£90,000 + Package We're supporting a growing contractor-developer entering a new phase of strategic expansion under new ownership and a driven senior leadership team. With strong backing, a clear plan and a secured pipeline of high-rise residential work, the business is establishing a new division focused on delivering HRBs, multi-storey schemes and complex envelope projects . This is an opportunity to join early, take full ownership of a project, and grow with a division that has serious momentum. As Project Manager, you'll be number one on site , responsible for upstream reporting to senior leadership and downward management of site teams and subcontractors. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day delivery as number one on site , owning programme, reporting, quality and compliance. Deliver high-rise residential / HRB projects , ensuring strong control of sequencing, logistics and access. Manage both façade/envelope packages and internal works , ensuring full project oversight - not just external works. Maintain strict Building Safety Act, BSR and golden thread compliance across all projects. Oversee internal safety works including fire stopping, compartmentation, sprinklers and resident interfaces. Manage subcontractors, drive QA processes and ensure consistent standards across multi-storey schemes. Identify risks early and implement corrective actions to protect programme certainty. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams. Chair progress meetings and coordinate with design, commercial, technical and senior leadership. Support preconstruction activities including surveys, methodology, buildability and logistics planning. Requirements: Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering high-rise residential / HRB projects in the last 5 years. Strong exposure to both façade/envelope and internal works - not pure façade specialists. Solid understanding of multi-storey sequencing, logistics, access and safety compliance. Experience managing internal safety works (fire stopping, sprinklers, compartmentation) is highly advantageous. Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage site teams and specialist subcontractors. Solid understanding of QA, golden thread requirements and building safety compliance. SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), First Aid. What's on Offer: £80,000-£90,000 salary Pension + holidays Opportunity to join a new high-rise residential division at the ground floor Portfolio of significant schemes, including new projects starting around September Clear progression as the division grows Supportive leadership team with a track record of scaling successful businesses Ability to make a meaningful impact and grow into senior roles as the division expands

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Manager to join our Midlands construction business, based in Birmingham. This will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote and office-based working. Being an experienced Senior Proposals Manager, you will oversee our proposals and ensure the team is preparing high-quality bids that delight our customers. We are committed to really understanding our customer's needs, then developing sustainable solutions that are clearly articulated in customer-focussed, world-class submissions. You will partner with preconstruction managers, bid managers and subject matter experts to create winning strategies for our varied bids and proposals across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Defence, and Blue Light. The team collaborates to produce creative, well thought out content, and you will be able to create "the golden thread" and craft well written, engaging content to "wow" our customers and ultimately win projects. You will likely be comfortable representing our business and presenting your proposals to our customer when its needed. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Support and oversee the proposals process in all aspects of the submission including identifying and assembling the people needed to produce and win the bid. Produce high-quality qualitative submissions on time and within budget. Effectively collaborate, coordinate and lead proposal team contributor's input. Work collaboratively with bid team and subject matter experts to identify and formulate proposal plan, schedule, and win strategies. Coordinate team inputs and lead answer review sessions. Manage the production of accurate, well-presented documentation for PQQ's and tenders. Support the resolution of proposal development issues while overseeing production of proposal deliverables. Provide and implement creative ideas and initiatives into proposals, actioning any lessons learned. Assess technical and complex requirements, control, and shape the proposals. Contribute to the preparation of customer presentations to ensure they are customer and people focussed. Check progress and support team members. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Proven experience and success in a proposals or bid management role within the construction industry. Exceptional project management skills and ability to work with a large number of teams at once. Understanding of different proposals processes. Desirable Experience leading or supporting with proposals for private-sector customers or developers in the construction industry. Have or working towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification APMP membership and accreditation. InDesign/Photoshop experience. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Bid Director Major Build Healthcare Projects Ontario, Canada About the Company A leading Canadian-owned and operated construction company delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across Ontario. With expertise spanning general contracting, civil engineering, road building and major public infrastructure, the business combines strong project management, innovative engineering and collaborative delivery to successfully execute projects of significant scale and complexity. The company is committed to building not only infrastructure, but careers, communities and a lasting legacy. Why Canada? Canada continues to invest heavily in major social and public infrastructure, creating exciting opportunities for experienced construction professionals to work on complex, high-value projects. Beyond the career opportunity, Canada offers an excellent quality of life, long-term professional development and the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that directly impacts communities. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Project Director to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight across large-scale social infrastructure projects delivered through Design-Build, P3 and alternative procurement models. This senior leadership role will oversee projects from preconstruction through delivery and close-out, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in line with client, stakeholder and regulatory requirements. The Bid Director will act as a key executive interface with public-sector clients, consultants, joint-venture partners and internal leadership. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and governance for multiple large-scale social infrastructure projects (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, post-secondary institutions, courthouses, transit-related buildings). Establish project execution strategies aligned with Amico Design Build s business objectives, risk appetite, and delivery standards. Serve as the senior escalation point for project issues, risks, and disputes. Act as the primary senior representative to public-sector owners, authorities, and key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, trade partners, and financing entities. Lead executive-level meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder briefings. Provide leadership during pursuits, RFP responses, and design development phases. Oversee constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and design coordination. Ensure design development aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements. Maintain executive accountability for project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and margin. Review and approve major contracts, change management strategies, claims, and risk mitigation plans. Support negotiations related to change orders, claims resolution, and commercial settlements. Oversee master schedules and milestone delivery for complex, multi-year projects. Identify and manage high-risk elements including procurement, permitting, design changes, and stakeholder impacts. Ensure proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and reporting. Provide executive oversight of site operations, safety performance, quality assurance, and compliance. Ensure adherence to health & safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Amico policies. Support construction teams in resolving critical field issues. Mentor and develop Project Directors, Project Managers, and senior project staff. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field (Master s degree considered an asset). 15+ years of progressive experience delivering large-scale building projects, with significant exposure to social infrastructure. Proven leadership experience in Design-Build and/or P3 project delivery. Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $100M+. Strong understanding of public-sector procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder governance. Excellent financial acumen, risk management, and negotiation skills. Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Design Manager - Oxford About the role: Ambitious/experienced Design Manager required by the Oxford office of this busy Southern Regional contractor to take the lead and manage the design process across a varied pipeline of projects in and around Oxford. The workload includes regular high-end refurbishment projects for Oxford University , including works within listed buildings, alongside several live and upcoming schemes. Current projects include a 3.5m student accommodation scheme at St John's College , due to commence on site later this month, a 1m children's home refurbishment in Oxford city centre which is currently on site, and a 2m town centre refurbishment and fire suppression scheme in Banbury , due to commence next month. You will manage projects from preconstruction through to delivery, working closely with the relevant Project Managers and wider project teams to manage design development and buildability throughout the preconstruction and construction phases. Duties will include: Management of the design development for projects; Appointment and management of consultant design team; Chairing regular design team meetings; Regular liaison with clients and stakeholders; Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams; Agreement of information required schedule; ensuring key dates are achieved; Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permissions / discharge planning conditions; Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, Building Safety Regulations, etc; Identifying opportunities for effective value engineering where appropriate; Proactive issue resolution; Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the preconstruction and build process. About the Company/Client/Project: This opportunity is with the busy Oxford office of a larger main contractor group with several other offices across the South of England. The Oxford office has a turnover of circa 65m and a varied pipeline of refurbishment and new build work, including regular projects for Oxford University alongside schemes across Oxford and the surrounding area. The business has recently strengthened the Oxford operation with a new senior team, including a new Head of Construction and Regional Lead , providing an opportunity to join the office as it continues to develop. This business has a strong commitment to and focus on delivering quality buildings for clients, making the right decisions at each stage of the process and building positive relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain. Requirements including certificates and qualifications: Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong planning and problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a hard-working, positive and proactive individual able to work well within a team dynamic. You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Main Contractor in a Design Coordination / Design Management role. High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

My client is a Leading, Tier 1 Construction Company. They have a fantastic opportunity for a Sub Agent to join their Civil Engineering business working initially in preconstruction documentation out of their Rail Offices in Basingstoke before mobilising to a project in Westminster. From January 2027, the successful candidate will be based onsite at Westminster which has a 10month programme. There is 2 more years of CP7 and 5 years of CP8 to deliver so there is scope to remain with the SRE longer for the foreseeable future. In support of the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the project, and have responsibility to ensure health, safety, environmental & quality compliance as well as programme and budget requirements. You will be closely supported by a dedicated site team and a very experienced Works Manager. Due to the nature of this project, the successful individual will be required to work a mixture of day and night shifts with the latter attracting a sizeable rate uplift. This is a long-term contract opportunity with an estimated duration of 9-12 months. Requirements Experience of civil engineering projects Experience of working on rail sector projects PTS, CSCS and SMSTS required A degree or equivalent in a construction related discipline Proven technical and site management abilities in the Built environment Strong organisational and management skills Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment.