Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager / Design Lead

Derby (Hybrid – occasional site visits)

£50,000 – £65,000 + Bonus Scheme + Early Finish Fridays + Progression to Director + Training

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to take the lead within a growing construction group that's investing heavily in its people, its values, and its future with the idea to rise to a director position.

Do you have proven experience leading design teams within construction?

Are you looking to step into a senior, leadership role where you can directly shape design processes and influence business growth?

Do you want to join a company that values trust, respect, integrity, and passion – and gives you the autonomy to make real impact?

Operating as part of a successful group, this division is focused on traditional masonry and façade-led construction projects. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is entering an exciting period of expansion, particularly within its design team.

As Senior Design Manager, you'll take ownership of internal and external design coordination, lead the in-house design team, ensure information accuracy across projects, and work closely with Directors and Estimators during pre-construction. You'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement across design and delivery while championing the company's new core values.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Design Manager with excellent people skills and the confidence to go on to lead a department. You'll be technically strong, collaborative, and eager to develop further as the company continues to grow, with clear progression routes up to Design Director level.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor where your ideas and leadership will be recognised and rewarded.

The Role:

Lead and manage internal and external design teams
Oversee design coordination from pre-construction to completion
Liaise with Directors, Estimators, and Project Managers across all stages
Ensure accuracy and completeness of design information and documentation
Contribute to tender reviews and pre-construction planning
Support team development and training, driving best practice
The Person:

Proven experience as a Design Manager
Strong leadership and communication skills with team management experience
Confident liaising with clients, internal teams, and external consultants
Eager to progress toward senior leadership roles
Based within commutable distance of Derby, with flexibility for hybrid work

Reference Number: BBH(phone number removed)

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