Senior Design Manager

Position: Senior Design Manager (Permanent)
Senior Design Manager

Location:

Cardiff
Salary: £85,000–£90,000 + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a well-established Tier 1 main contractor delivering major projects across South Wales and the South West.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the design process across all project stages

* Ensure design compliance, buildability, coordination and value optimisation

* Manage design consultants, including appointment, performance and payments

* Oversee design progress, information flow and document control

* Prepare and manage Design Management Plans (DMPs)

* Support procurement, commercial and bid teams

* Coordinate technical input across internal departments

* Manage environmental certification processes (e.g. BREEAM)

* Represent the business at client, stakeholder and local authority meetings

* Lead design handover from preconstruction to construction

Key Requirements

* Architectural or design-related qualification

* Strong experience in design management within a main contractor environment

* Excellent understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work

* Broad technical knowledge, including Building Regulations, M&E, fire and acoustics

* Solid grasp of building and consultant contracts

* Proven ability to manage meetings, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

* Strong communication and presentation skills

What’s on Offer

* £85,000–£90,000 salary plus an attractive package

* Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex projects

* Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business

* Collaborative, professional working environment