Senior Design Manager

  • Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited
  • Harold Hill, Essex
  • 04/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Design Manager Required
Location: Havering
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established construction client to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager, based from their Havering office.

This is a senior-level role suited to a confident design professional with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering medium to large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leading and managing the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, engineers, and external consultants
  • Ensuring designs are compliant with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements
  • Managing design programmes, risks, and deliverables in line with project milestones
  • Providing technical leadership and guidance to internal project teams
  • Acting as the key point of contact for all design-related matters with clients and stakeholders
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in design management within the construction industry
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams on medium to large-scale projects
  • Strong understanding of architectural principles, construction methods, and project management practices
  • Ability to coordinate complex design packages and resolve technical challenges
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000, depending on experience
  • Opportunity to join a respected construction business with a strong project pipeline
  • Office-based role in Havering with long-term career progression
If you are a Senior Design Manager looking for your next challenge, Hill McGlynn Recruitment would welcome your application.