Senior Design Manager – (Resi)

Senior Design / Technical Manager – Residential (Main Contractor)

* Richmond

* £75,000 – £85,000 + Package (Car/Allowance)

A well-established main contractor (circa 30 years trading) with a strong pipeline of secured work is seeking a Senior Design / Technical Manager to join their growing team. Specialising in smaller residential schemes, including Design & Build projects, their client base is predominantly local authorities and housing associations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead design management across multiple residential projects

* Coordinate and manage external consultants and design teams

* Act as key interface between client, consultants, and delivery teams

* Review and manage design programmes, ensuring deadlines are met

* Drive value engineering and buildability throughout the design process

* Ensure compliance with planning, building regulations, and client briefs

* Manage design risk and resolve technical issues proactively

* Support pre-construction and tender stages where required

* Oversee document control and technical submissions

* Attend and lead design and client meetings

Requirements:

* Proven experience in residential projects for councils/housing associations

* Strong main contractor background, ideally with D&B exposure

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Great opportunity for progression within a stable, growing business