Sr. Design Manager

Lead the design management process on large-scale construction projects, ensuring technical excellence from pre-construction through to delivery. Take ownership of technical due diligence, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mitigating design risks to achieve efficient, compliant, and buildable solutions.

Client Details

This opportunity sits within a leading Tier 1 construction and engineering business delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK and Europe. The organisation operates across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, life sciences, and infrastructure, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and collaborative project delivery.

As part of continued growth, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to take ownership of design strategy and coordination on large-scale developments. This role is critical in ensuring robust technical due diligence, design integrity, and effective integration across all project stages.

Description

Lead the design management process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, and quality objectives
Take ownership of technical due diligence, reviewing design information to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities at early project stages
Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, including external consultants and specialist designers
Ensure all design outputs comply with relevant regulations, standards, and project requirements
Drive value engineering and design optimisation to improve buildability and cost efficiency
Review and challenge design proposals to ensure practical, technically sound solutions
Develop and manage design programmes, deliverables, and information flow
Collaborate closely with pre-construction, commercial, and delivery teams to support successful project outcomes
Monitor design progress and proactively resolve issues to mitigate programme risks
Provide leadership and support to junior team members where requiredProfile

Proven experience operating at Senior Design Manager or Design Manager level within a main contractor environment
Strong technical due diligence experience, with the ability to assess and mitigate design risk
Track record of managing complex design processes on large-scale construction projects
In-depth knowledge of construction methods, building regulations, and compliance requirements
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management)
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to cost-effective design solutions
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in relevant digital and project management tools Job Offer

Salary up to £90,000 per annum
Competitive benefits package including pension and annual leave
Exposure to major, high-profile projects
Clear opportunities for long-term career progression
A collaborative and technically driven working environment