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Fund Monitoring and Development Manager

Location:

Salford, Manchester

Employment type:

Full time, office based

Reports to:

Development Director

Start date:

Immediate

Role Overview

The Design Manager will lead the coordination, development, and delivery of design information across major residential and mixed-use schemes. Working closely with internal development teams, external consultants, and contractors, you will ensure that all designs meet quality, programme, budget, and regulatory targets from pre-planning through to handover.


This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced developer environment and wants to contribute to high-profile city-centre projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

Lead and manage the design process from concept and planning stages through detailed design, construction, and completion. Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams including architects, structural and M&E engineers, and specialist consultants. Develop and maintain the design programme, ensuring timely delivery of information aligned with project milestones.

Technical & Quality Management

Review and critique design documents to ensure buildability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Ensure all designscomply withcurrent building regulations, planning conditions, and industry standards (including fire and safety). Support value engineering while safeguarding quality and design intent.

Project Coordination

Work closely with development managers, project managers, and with in-house construction team and partners (Domis) to address design issues promptly. Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and coordination meetings. Manage RFI processes, change control, and design risk registers.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with planning authorities, statutory bodies, and external consultants throughout the design and delivery process. Communicate design decisions clearly to contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Construction Support

Provide ongoing design support during construction phases, resolving technical issues and ensuring smooth delivery. Monitor the quality of architectural and engineering outputs on-site.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Proven experience as a Design Manager or Architect delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use developments. Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, fire compliance, construction sequencing, and technical detailing. Demonstrable experience coordinating consultants across all RIBA stages. Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills. Ability to work autonomously within a developer environment.

Desirable

Experience working with design-and-build contractors or developer/contractor hybrid structures. Knowledge of MMC (Modern Methods of Construction), high-rise design, and complex city-centre logistics. Familiarity with Revit/BIM processes.

Personal Attributes

Proactive, solution-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance design quality and cost considerations. Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and guide consultants constructively. Enthusiasm for shaping high-quality, sustainable places.

What Salboy Offers

Opportunity to work on some of Manchester's most prominent developments. A hands-on, entrepreneurial environment with real influence over design outcomes. Competitive salary and benefits package. * Career growth within a rapidly expanding developer.