Senior Design Manager

Position: Senior Design Manager
Location: Norfolk (Site Based)
Hours: Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £100,000 per annum + Bonus + £6,000 Car/Travel Allowance
Employer: Leading Construction Company
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a leading construction company, supporting the delivery of major healthcare construction projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile developments while joining a business renowned for delivering technically complex projects and investing heavily in employee development and wellbeing.
 
The Role Overview
 
As the Senior Design Manager, you will lead and manage the full design process from tender and pre-construction stages through to project completion and handover.
Working closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients, you will ensure design delivery is aligned with programme, budget, compliance, BIM strategy, and overall project objectives.
 
What you'll do:

Manage and coordinate the full project design process from bid stage through delivery
Oversee design programmes, deliverables, and consultant performance
Ensure designs meet client requirements, technical standards, legislation, and project objectives
Lead design team coordination across multiple disciplines
Manage BIM processes and digital design coordination
Support design risk management, compliance, and project quality standards
Work closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery  
What you'll bring to the role:

Proven experience delivering major construction projects (£50m-£200m+)
Strong background managing projects through bid, PCSA, and delivery stages
Healthcare sector experience and understanding of planning/building control processes
Knowledge of JCT and NEC contract forms
Experience using BIM, CDE platforms, and digital coordination tools
Professional qualification in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills  
What's on offer:

£100,000 basic salary
Annual bonus scheme
£6,000 car/travel allowance
Enhanced family benefits
Private healthcare support and wellbeing services
Professional development and progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on landmark healthcare construction projects  
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Design Manager seeking a high-profile role within a leading construction company delivering complex and rewarding major projects