Senior Design Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Manager to join a reputable Tier 1 Main Contractor on a major £200m Commercial project in Cambridgeshire.

Our client is one of the busiest and most respected main contractors in the UK, renowned for delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors. Following recent success in securing multiple commercial sector bids, the business sees this role as a key opportunity to support continued growth.

As Senior Design Manager, you will be site-based and responsible for managing the design process throughout the project lifecycle.

Key accountabilities include:

• Efficiently managing design management tools to plan, track, and monitor:
• Design quality and compliance
• Timely production of design deliverables
• Progress of consultant and subcontractor design at all project stages

Ensuring best practice principles are followed, including:

• Design assurance and buildability reviews
• Alignment of design deliverables with the commercial strategy

Supporting the wider team by:

• Identifying and converting opportunities
• Recording, assessing, and managing the impact of design changes

Accurately recording all design-related project interactions, including:

• Approvals, comments, submissions, and reviews
• Daily, monthly, and ongoing design records
• Driving results and ensuring all design approvals are achieved in line with project protocols

• Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Design Management (RIBA Stages 3–6)
• Proven experience of on-site project delivery
• Strong ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships across:
• Design, procurement, and construction functions

If you are seeking a new career challenge in Design Management and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or contact Francesca Cainelli on .