Senior Design Manager

We are currently working with a well-established and highly regarded main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Design Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering high-quality construction projects across a diverse portfolio.

The Role

As a Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring solutions are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the design process across all project stages
Manage consultants and specialist subcontract designers
Ensure designs meet statutory, contractual, and client requirements
Drive value engineering and identify design risks/opportunities
Oversee design programmes, progress, and information delivery
Support bids, tenders, and pre-construction activities
Manage design approvals and regulatory submissions
Collaborate with delivery teams to resolve design issues on site About You

Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline
Proven experience in design management within a main contractor environment
Strong leadership and coordination skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Commercially astute with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience with BIM platforms (e.g. BIM 360, Asite)
Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Strong pipeline of secured work
Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an experienced Design Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted.

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