Job Description:

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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