Assistant Design Manager

Full time | North West Locations

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

Our values: 

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity– We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence– We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect– We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation– We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

The Role

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an aspiring Assistant Design Manager to join our talented team. In this role, you will contribute to and apply design management principles, working closely with both pre-construction and site teams to help achieve EWC Construction’s project goals. You will follow a structured development plan with clear milestones, supporting your progression toward becoming a fully qualified Design Manager in the future.

It is essential that you are qualified to a minimum HNC/Degree level in a construction/design related subject and have the appropriate experience You will have outstanding IT skills including knowledge of BIM. An effective communicator, able to engage, motivate and influence people in a busy and thriving environment.

Duties

• Assist with design manager in the communicate with all parties to determine and implement the EWC Design Management procedure.
• Direct communication is required with members of the internal and external stakeholders involved in any scheme.
• Assist and in some cases lead the day-to-day management of the EWC design team as directed by the Design Manager or the Project Manager and in line with EWC procedures.
• Monitor the resource of the design team with the help of the design manager / project manager and ensure that there is regular communication in doing so. The candidate will need to directly lead certain aspects of this as they develop
• Present development presentations at each chosen Gateway to the Senior leadership team at EWC (Including the senior design manager)
• Manage the process and trackers required to manage the design (overseen by the Design manager / Project Manager).
• Issued meeting minutes when in the DTMs should they be required
• Assist the pre-construction team with any clarifications and derogations be needed at contract stage.
• Feed into and complete any appraisal documents if required
• Undertake site walk around with the site team where required to sort out site issues / design issues.
• Ensure that they adhere to the protection of themselves and other EWC staff when they are on site.
• Develop their knowledge on the legal requirements of management of the design such as (Planning / Building safety regulator / Warranty provider / BREEAM) to be able to lead these processes.
• Work with the design manager with documents and matters relation to RDD / Client sign off / sample schedules where required and if need be, lead that process to a conclusion.
• Develop their knowledge on the commercial aspect of the design management for future implementation.
• Develop their knowledge on the different techniques of construction at all stages (Foundations to internal finishes).
• Liaise with construction management team when required.
• Attend meetings as required. Some meetings you will be expected to lead and chair.
• Attend construction sites where required and work from construction sites permanently if need be until the Design Management role on that site is deemed completed.
• Assist in the implementation of company quality procedures.
• Assist in implementation of company health and safety procedures.
• Aid and support Operation Managers as required
• Work with document controllers to ensure that all documents are up to date for the design manager and site team
• Pursing personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
• Comply with company rules, policies, procedures and standards always.
• Observe the daily operations on site not just related to design but operations and commercial to gain a greater understanding
• Develop knowledge of different construction contracts and report back to senior management.
• Attend CPDs to aid development.

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

• Competitive Salary
• Company car / car allowance scheme - we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehicles.
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focusing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focused on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Our Ethos: 

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

Equal opportunity statement: 

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Department:
Construction

Hours:
43.75 Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.30 pm (Working on sites and from Head Office)

Salary:
Competitive with excellent benefits

Benefits:
Competitive salary, car or car allowance, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!

Closing Date:
January 30th, 2026