Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager - Construction - Competitive salary package

Your new company
One 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 Engineering

Your new role
Working 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 now
If 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.
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