Senior Design Manager

SRS Recruitment Solutions

Vacancy No 5360

Vacancy Title Senior Design Manager

Vacancy Description

Our client, a well-established and respected construction company, are currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong estimating background who is ready to step into a leadership role or currently employed in a senior role or in managing an estimating function and looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the design process for projects, including management of Contractor Design Portion (CDP) items, ensuring full compliance with client requirements and design quality standards.

* Support the tender process by providing design input, identifying value engineering opportunities, and minimizing technical and commercial risk.

* Ensure all planning conditions and statutory requirements are incorporated into project designs.

* Coordinate closely with the client’s design team, consultants, and subcontractors to develop fully integrated and buildable solutions.

* Oversee the appointment and management of external design consultants within agreed authority levels.

* Support the handover process between tender and delivery teams, ensuring design intent is maintained through to project completion.

* Conduct design reviews and chair workshops and coordination meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping.

* Identify and implement best practices, innovations, and value engineering options throughout project lifecycles.

* Promote and uphold the client’s policies on Health & Safety, design quality, risk management, and sustainability.

Skills & Experience Required:

* Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.

* Strong knowledge of construction methods, CDM regulations, and contractual frameworks.

* Proven experience managing design for construction projects, ideally in a design & build environment.

* Excellent coordination, communication, and negotiation skills.

* Strong understanding of commercial and contractual risk management.

* Experience with BIM and Revit is advantageous.

* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

* Able to lead and motivate internal and external design teams.

* SMSTS, CSCS card, Asbestos Awareness, and Working at Height certifications are desirable.

Personal Attributes:

* Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

* Committed to continuous professional development and upholding industry standards.

* Ability to represent the client professionally and positively to external stakeholders

Location/Area London & Surrounding Areas

Salary Negotiable Basic Salary DOE

Package Senior Management Benefits & Rewards Package