Design Manager - Long Term Contract

Overview

Lead design for high‑value residential housing, managing consultants and technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• consultant management
• design innovation
• design review
• design support
• technical coordination
• technical advisory

Tasks

-Help manage a range of external consultants, managing their performance to ensure that they deliver the agreed outcomes. -Drive innovative and cost effective solutions into the design. -Management of design review meetings, progress & performance reporting, and design change control. -Provide design solutions to the build team during the production process to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner. -Liaise with the Commercial department to ensure all relevant orders are placed in line with the agreed budget. -Manage the flow of technical issues to and from site to ensure that all parties have all required information. -Providing technical advice to the business and act as a focal point for all technical design related matters on the project

Requirements

• design manager
• technical manager
• residential developer
• apartment projects
• stakeholder management
• problem solving

What You Bring

The role would suit someone who is currently working as a Design or Technical Manager for a Residential Developer or Main Contractor or a architectural practice who is looking to work for a developer. Experience of working on apartment led projects, gained from within a Residential/Mixed Use Developer or Housebuilder would be appropriate for the role. In addition, all candidates will need to be capable of forming effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders, and exhibit a calm, professional approach to problem solving.

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About Potensis

-Backed by private equity firm FL Partners following a 2017 buyout, it has grown steadily under its guidance. -The firm focuses on placing professionals in commercial construction, residential development, social housing—and adjacent areas such as rail, surveying, and engineering. -Typical projects include sourcing executive and contract staff for construction giants, housing developers, and public‑sector infrastructure works. -Despite its specialist focus, the firm maintains flexible services—covering executive search, permanent hire, contract placements and workforce outsourcing. -Nearly all senior leadership rose through its rigorous in‑house training, reflecting a meritocratic internal culture.

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