Design Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading UK main contractor delivering a major, technically complex construction project in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong pipeline of work, taking responsibility for the design management and coordination of multidisciplinary packages on a high-profile project.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in design management, with particular expertise in civil engineering works packages, and experience working on large-scale construction projects.

• Manage and coordinate the design process from design development through to construction delivery.
• Oversee civil engineering design packages, ensuring effective coordination with structural, architectural and MEP disciplines.
• Manage external design consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Develop and maintain design programmes, ensuring key deliverables and milestones are achieved.
• Lead design coordination meetings, technical reviews and design workshops.
• Manage design information, technical submissions and approvals through BIM and Common Data Environment (CDE) systems.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, CDM requirements and project specifications.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to identify value engineering opportunities and resolve technical challenges.
• Identify and manage design risks, technical issues and programme constraints.
• Ensure design solutions are practical, buildable and delivered in line with project requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Strong experience managing civil engineering and infrastructure-related design packages.
• Proven experience working on large-scale, technically complex construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of design coordination, buildability and construction methodologies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of design programmes, technical approvals and project documentation.
• Good understanding of CDM regulations and construction health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Desirable

Experience:

• Experience delivering major infrastructure, commercial or complex refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of BIM, ISO 19650 and Common Data Environment systems.
• Experience with value engineering, design risk management and commercial design processes.
• Relevant qualification in construction, civil engineering, architecture or a related discipline.

• Salary up to £75,000, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• £4,700 annual car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on a major, technically challenging construction project.
• Permanent position with a well-established UK main contractor.
• Strong career development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative working environment with an experienced project delivery team.