Senior Design Manager

Position: Senior Design Manager (Permanent)
Senior Design Manager - Tier 1

Senior Design Manager - a leading top tier contractor is searching for a Senior Design Manager to join the expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to work on design and build projects for an award-winning Tier 1 contractor.

They have several projects started including across education, healthcare and defence sectors - the initial project is a defence scheme for the MoD (£20m).

Why Apply:

The company have a great reputation in the market and have built up a network of repeat clients and boast an extensive project portfolio which includes education, healthcare and commercial projects.

They have a focus on delivering projects under education, healthcare and MoD frameworks alongside commercial and leisure developments ranging from £5m - £35m.

They have a full order book for 2026 and into 2029 and can offer excellent opportunities for development and progression as the East Midlands region expands over the next 5 years.

Key Benefits:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing team
- Full pipeline of projects secured through various frameworks
- One of the regions 'Top Employers' with regional projects
- Supportive team environment with low staff turnover

The Package:
- Basic salary of £70,000 - £80,000 (Nego DOE)
- Company Car Allowance (£6,500)
- 27 days annual leave (option to buy / sell holiday)
- Private medical insurance and life assurance
- Generous pension scheme
- Flexible working

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
- Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
- Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
- Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Design Manager delivering construction projects ranging from £5m+

For any further information on this Senior Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Key Roles - Senior Design Manager / Design Manager

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