Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager

Location:

Hertfordshire (Mix of office & site based – approximately 45 minutes from the office – with flexible working).

Job Type: Permanent (#1412)

Salary: c £85,000-£95,000 basic salary (DOE) plus a comprehensive package including car or allowance, healthcare, performance bonus, pension, and more.

Company & Project:
An award‑winning Tier 1 main contractor with a busy pipeline of work across the region is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join a new c £200m mixed‑use development project in Bedfordshire. The programme will span approximately four years.

The project features highly complex civil and structural elements, including extensive substructure works.

The Senior Design Manager will oversee the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on‑site coordination and delivery, ensuring technical compliance and managing the performance of external consultants.

• Act as the primary liaison between the design team, client and on‑site delivery team.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Drive an efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.
• Support innovation in design and construction methodologies.

Previous civil or structural engineering design management experience is essential. Candidates from a multi‑disciplinary consultancy, specialist civil/structural business or main contracting background will be highly considered.

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the construction industry is required.

Previous roles may include:
Technical Manager, Senior Design Manager, Design Manager, Senior Structural Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, Design & Build Manager.

HNC or degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, construction management or a related construction discipline.