Senior Design Manager

Location: North West London

Senior Design Manager £85,000 £ 100,000  package | Euston, London | All schemes within London Office and project based, with occasional remote working All schemes within London | Public sector projects | Education and DfE frameworks | JCT contracts | £10m £75m Take the lead on a major education project in Euston, managing the design from tender and PCSA through to construction.

The wider workload covers public sector schemes across London valued from £10m to £75m, with responsibility for up to two projects depending on their size and stage. This senior role covers both preconstruction and live delivery. It suits a Senior Design Manager who wants ownership of high-value schemes and the chance to stay involved from tender through to site. Salary and package Salary of £85,000 £ 100,000 Car or cash allowance Business mileage paid in line with policy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Flexible and agile working, including occasional remote working Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee discounts, cashback offers and discounted gym membership Wellbeing support and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline Learning and development opportunities The role You will lead the design process from bid and PCSA through the RIBA stages and into construction, making sure the design is coordinated, buildable, compliant and aligned with the programme, cost plan and client brief.

Lead and manage the design team and design resources at tender and delivery stages Set the design strategy and manage the process through the RIBA stages Coordinate consultants, specialist designers, supply chain partners and internal teams Chair design reviews and coordination meetings, driving clear actions and deadlines Challenge the brief where needed and identify practical improvements Keep the design aligned with construction requirements, programme and cost plan Develop and manage clear scopes of service for each project stage Maintain design management procedures, compliance and project records What you will need At least eight years design management experience with a Tier 1 main contractor Strong experience across both preconstruction and construction phases Education, leisure and public sector project experience Direct experience of the DfE framework is essential

Experience of other public sector frameworks such as SCF, Pagabo, SCAPE or CCS would be useful

Experience of single-stage and two-stage tenders Good knowledge of JCT contracts and construction design management HNC, HND or equivalent relevant qualification; CIOB membership would be an advantage Apply If you have Tier 1 main contractor experience and have delivered DfE or comparable public sector framework projects, apply now for a confidential discussion about the £85,000 £ 100,000 package, the Euston scheme and the wider London workload.