Senior Design Manager

Your new companyOne of the UK's leading contractors with over a 100 years of experience. Operating across the UK in a number of sectors including: Construction, Residential, Fit Out, Maintenance and EngineeringYour new roleWorking on a major expansion project in Cambridge, they are looking for a senior design manager to join the project team. Where you will be taking the project from pre-construction through to delivery. With a particular focus on the residential units of the project.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate design activities across all stages, ensuring compliance with programme, scope, and budget
• Chair consultant and client-facing design meetings, producing clear action lists and tracking progress.
• Manage risk and identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Oversee design deliverables, including Principal Designer and supply chain CDP packages.
• Ensure robust change management and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Drive sustainability compliance.
• Support bid management processes and contribute to securing future parcels.
• Promote health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience leading design management on £50m+ projects within Tier 1 contractors.
• Strong knowledge of two-stage PCSA processes.
• Familiarity with sustainability KPIs.
• Proficient in BIM Level 2
• Professional qualifications (RIBA, CIOB, RICS, CIAT, or equivalent).
• Ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk