Senior Design Manager

V7 Recruitment are working with a leading North West tier one contractor who are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join their team! The role will involve leading the design process on a large‑scale, flagship project.

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)
• Pension Scheme matched up to 6%
• Healthcare cover

• Experience managing design on large-scale new build projects is desirable
• Experience working on projects from preconstruction stage through to delivery is beneficial
• A proactive, motivated attitude
• Multi-sector experience (a bonus, not a must)

• Take ownership of project design delivery from concept through to construction stages.
• Act as the main point of contact for all design-related coordination between internal teams and external partners.
• Monitor design progress to ensure key deadlines, approvals and information releases are achieved.
• Review technical submissions to ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards and project specifications.
• Identify and resolve design risks, practical build issues and coordination challenges at an early stage.
• Facilitate collaborative working across BIM and digital design platforms to support efficient project execution.
• Assist with commercial and technical input during bid submissions and project mobilisation.
• Provide informed input on design solutions with consideration to cost, quality and programme impacts.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Support ongoing business improvement by contributing feedback, innovation and process enhancements.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.