Senior Design Manager

Company: Ivy Resource Group
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Location: Malvern
Job Description:

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well‑established contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Design Manager for a permanent role based in Malvern, overseeing the design process on a range of commercial projects including schools, hospitals, MOD bases, colleges, universities, and leisure centres.

The company

Our client is a national construction company and family‑owned business that has a passion for innovation and a drive for achieving excellence. They have been in business for over 30 years and work across a variety of sectors, including: Commercial, Leisure, Education, Healthcare, Residential and Retail.

The Role

  • Assist in the development and implementation of design management processes and procedures.
  • Manage design on multiple projects throughout Pre‑Construction, Construction and Handover phase.
  • Manage the flow of information between all key stakeholders – consultants/subcontractors/site/client.
  • Production of Design Release Schedule in coordination with the project programme and procurement schedule.
  • Co‑ordination of Design Team and Specialist designing subcontractors.
  • Compile SAP/SBEM information for submission and compliance with building regulations.
  • Input into achieving environmental assessment schemes for buildings, such as BREEAM & Passivhaus.
  • Work with consultants such as Ecologist, Arboriculturist etc. To determine what is required for the project.
  • Attend project interviews.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager on commercial projects
  • Strong track record in schools, healthcare, MOD, or leisure sectors
  • Experience within Tier 1 contracting environments is highly desirable
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
  • Stable career history demonstrating long‑term commitment
  • Provides strong and visible leadership and demonstrates through your own positive actions your commitment to the company values and ethics

Salary & Package

  • Up to £75,000 – £80,000 per annum + Car allowance
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on high‑profile, high‑value projects
  • 27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.

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Posted: April 29th, 2026