Senior Design Manager
Position: Senior Design Manager
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £80,000 – £95,000 + Package
Hays Construction is proud to partner with a leading main contractor on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their team in Hampshire. This role offers the chance to lead design delivery on high-profile, technically complex projects across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, and public sector frameworks. With a strong pipeline of work in the region, this is a fantastic opportunity to influence design strategy and deliver projects that make a real impact on communities.
About the Role
As Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring compliance, buildability, and innovation throughout. You'll work closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to manage design risk, drive value engineering, and guarantee that all design outputs meet programme, budget, and quality requirements.This is a leadership role where you will mentor junior design managers, chair design meetings, and act as the key liaison between stakeholders. You will also play a critical role in statutory approvals, technical compliance, and ensuring that designs align with sustainability and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design process across multiple projects, from tender stage to completion
Develop and manage design programmes and information schedules
Chair design coordination meetings and manage consultant performance.
Ensure compliance with building regulations, health & safety, and client requirements
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in design delivery
Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
Manage risk and resolve technical issues proactively
Mentor and support junior design managers and coordinatorsIdeal Candidate
Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager within a large main contractor
Strong technical knowledge of construction methodology and design management processes
Experience delivering projects in sectors such as healthcare, education, or commercial
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex design programmesSalary & Benefits
£80,000 – £95,000 (DOE)
Car allowance or company car
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working options
Industry-leading family leave benefitsTo apply, simply click the link to submit your CV or email your application directly For any queries, you can also contact our Hays Southampton office.
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