Senior Design Manager

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

Vancouver or Toronto, Canada

Full Relocation Support Available

Tier 1 Employee‑Owned Contractor

Major Design‑Build Projects

This is not just another Design Manager role. This is an opportunity to lead the design strategy behind some of Canada’s most complex and high‑profile construction projects — working at the intersection of architecture, engineering and construction delivery.

If you are an experienced Design Manager with strong Design‑Build expertise and thrive in complex project environments — this could be your next career‑defining move.

• Long‑term infrastructure and building investment
• World‑class quality of life
• Stable and growing construction market
• Career progression on flagship projects
• Safe and family‑oriented communities
• Opportunity to deliver legacy developments

This is not simply relocation. It is a strategic leadership move.

Due to current client and immigration requirements, only UK & EU Passport Holders will be considered for this opportunity. Please only apply if you meet this requirement.

We are partnering with a respected Employee‑Owned Tier 1 Contractor seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their leadership team in Vancouver or Toronto. Reporting into senior design leadership, you will play a pivotal role in managing design strategy, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery aligns with contractual, technical and commercial objectives.

You will influence design philosophy, manage risk and ensure complex projects are delivered through innovative, cost‑effective and buildable solutions.

• Healthcare
• Institutional & Commercial
• Infrastructure & Design‑Build Projects
• Major Complex Developments

• Lead design management across multiple major projects
• Develop and guide project design strategy and philosophy
• Drive compliance, design quality and contractual performance
• Manage design teams and specialist consultants
• Coordinate with bid and project execution teams
• Lead stakeholder and client engagement throughout the design lifecycle
• Manage design risk and identify commercial or contractual variances
• Oversee clash detection, BIM coordination and design integration
• Ensure deliverables meet programme milestones and quality expectations
• Collaborate closely with construction teams to ensure constructability
• Negotiate and resolve design and stakeholder issues
• Mentor and develop Design Specialists and Coordinators

• 15+ years construction or design‑related experience
• Minimum 5 years as a Design Manager on major Design‑Build projects
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly and effectively
• Experience delivering complex projects within major contractor environments

• Architecture / Engineering / Related Qualification
• LEED / PMP / P.Eng considered assets
• Level 3 Project Experience
• BIM / Revit / Navisworks experience
• Aconex / Revizto experience advantageous
• Design‑Builder / Design‑Build procurement experience essential

• Employee‑Owned Contractor
• Major Design‑Build Portfolio
• Leadership Responsibility
• Complex Multi‑Disciplinary Projects
• Career Growth & Development
• Collaborative High‑Performance Environment
• Relocation Support For You and Your Immediate Family

The demand is not for juniors. It is for experienced Design Managers capable of leading complex design delivery, managing risk and influencing project success from concept through construction.

Interested and meet the requirements?

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.