Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager

Heritage Major Refurbishments | Houses of Parliament, London | £80,000-£90,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

A large Tier 1 contractor is seeking an accomplished Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery on major heritage refurbishment works around the Houses of Parliament. This is a rare opportunity to put your name to some of the most significant and sensitive buildings in the country, on a programme where craftsmanship, conservation and coordination matter in equal measure.

Major refurbishment of listed and heritage structures within one of London's most prestigious and historically important estates. The work demands a design manager who understands the particular challenges of conservation-led delivery, from working within the constraints of protected fabric to satisfying the standards of heritage stakeholders and approving bodies.

You’ll lead and manage the full design process from appointment through to completion, coordinating the consultant and specialist team, controlling the flow of information, and ensuring the design is developed, resolved and delivered in line with programme, budget and the exacting standards a heritage setting demands. You’ll be the link between design intent, statutory approvals and delivery on site.

• Managing the end-to-end design process across heritage refurbishment works
• Coordinating architects, conservation specialists, engineers and consultants
• Controlling the design programme, information release schedules and RFIs
• Managing heritage and statutory approvals, and liaising with conservation stakeholders
• Reviewing designs for buildability, compliance and sympathetic delivery within listed fabric
• Managing the interface between design, procurement and site

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on complex refurbishment projects
• Heritage, listed building or conservation experience is highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of the constraints and approvals involved in working with protected structures
• Excellent coordination, communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Relevant qualifications; a design, architecture or engineering background is advantageous

• £80,000-£90,000 basic, depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Full benefits package
• The opportunity to work on landmark heritage projects with a leading Tier 1 contractor