Senior Design Manager - Major Projects
- Build Maintain Recruit Limited
- 25/08/2026
Full time
Construction
Management
Architect and Design
Assistant Construction
Job Description
Some projects are straightforward. This isn t one of them.
I m recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a leading specialist construction and engineering contractor, initially working on a major data centre project in Acton.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working on complex projects, leading from the front and finding smart solutions when things inevitably get complicated.
The Role You ll take a senior lead across design management, working with clients, consultants and project teams to make sure the design is delivered properly, safely, commercially and on programme.
You ll be involved in:
Experience within data centres, defence, energy or other technically demanding environments would be highly advantageous.
You ll ideally have:
£80,000 £100,000
Car allowance
BUPA healthcare & cash plan
Competitive pension
Electric vehicle scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Eyecare vouchers
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Your birthday off
If you re an experienced Senior Design Manager who likes complex projects, enjoys solving problems and wants to be part of something substantial, I d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
I m recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a leading specialist construction and engineering contractor, initially working on a major data centre project in Acton.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working on complex projects, leading from the front and finding smart solutions when things inevitably get complicated.
The Role You ll take a senior lead across design management, working with clients, consultants and project teams to make sure the design is delivered properly, safely, commercially and on programme.
You ll be involved in:
- Leading multidisciplinary design teams
- Managing design delivery, governance and assurance
- Identifying and managing design risks and opportunities
- Driving value engineering and design optimisation
- Managing design changes and commercial impacts
- Working closely with clients, consultants and project leadership
- Mentoring and developing Design Managers and Assistant Design Managers
- Ensuring technical, contractual and regulatory requirements are met
Experience within data centres, defence, energy or other technically demanding environments would be highly advantageous.
You ll ideally have:
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Relevant industry qualification RIBA, CIOB, ICE or equivalent
- Chartered status desirable
- CSCS
- Strong technical and commercial awareness
- A proven track record in design management and value engineering
£80,000 £100,000
Car allowance
BUPA healthcare & cash plan
Competitive pension
Electric vehicle scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Eyecare vouchers
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Your birthday off
If you re an experienced Senior Design Manager who likes complex projects, enjoys solving problems and wants to be part of something substantial, I d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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