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Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager

📍 Bedford, Bedfordshire
£75,000 per annum
£75000 - £90000/annum car allowance, pension, healthcare
Industry: Construction
Posted: 25-08-2026
Company: Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225533513

Job Description:

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1442

Location: Bedfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c.£75,000-£90,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project: An award-winning Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across the region are looking for a Senior Design manager to join the business working in a major project team for a c£400m+ mixed-use development project. The project will be based in Bedfordshire with the programme of work spanning c4years in duration.

The project has a c12-month pre-construction phase which will involve regular London office travel before moving to site.

The successful candidate will be involved working within team to managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to join a truly flagship major project at the early stages.

Duties & Responsibilities: The Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.

Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets

Desirable Experience:


Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering,
Construction Management, or Architecture.


Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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