An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Manager to join a reputable Tier 1 Main Contractor on a major £200m Commercial project in Cambridgeshire.
Our client is one of the busiest and most respected main contractors in the UK, renowned for delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors. Following recent success in securing multiple commercial sector bids, the business sees this role as a key opportunity to support continued growth.
Role & Responsibilities
As Senior Design Manager, you will be site-based and responsible for managing the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
Key accountabilities include:
- Efficiently managing design management tools to plan, track, and monitor:
- Design quality and compliance
- Timely production of design deliverables
- Progress of consultant and subcontractor design at all project stages
Ensuring best practice principles are followed, including:
- Design assurance and buildability reviews
- Alignment of design deliverables with the commercial strategy
Supporting the wider team by:
- Identifying and converting opportunities
- Recording, assessing, and managing the impact of design changes
Accurately recording all design-related project interactions, including:
- Approvals, comments, submissions, and reviews
- Daily, monthly, and ongoing design records
- Driving results and ensuring all design approvals are achieved in line with project protocols
Desired Skills & Experience
- Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Design Management (RIBA Stages 3–6)
- Proven experience of on-site project delivery
- Strong ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships across:
- Design, procurement, and construction functions
Apply
If you are seeking a new career challenge in Design Management and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or contact Francesca Cainelli on 0207 288 0166.
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Our client is one of the busiest and most respected main contractors in the UK, renowned for delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors. Following recent success in securing multiple commercial sector bids, the business sees this role as a key opportunity to support continued growth.
Role & Responsibilities
As Senior Design Manager, you will be site-based and responsible for managing the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
Key accountabilities include:
- Efficiently managing design management tools to plan, track, and monitor:
- Design quality and compliance
- Timely production of design deliverables
- Progress of consultant and subcontractor design at all project stages
Ensuring best practice principles are followed, including:
- Design assurance and buildability reviews
- Alignment of design deliverables with the commercial strategy
Supporting the wider team by:
- Identifying and converting opportunities
- Recording, assessing, and managing the impact of design changes
Accurately recording all design-related project interactions, including:
- Approvals, comments, submissions, and reviews
- Daily, monthly, and ongoing design records
- Driving results and ensuring all design approvals are achieved in line with project protocols
Desired Skills & Experience
- Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Design Management (RIBA Stages 3–6)
- Proven experience of on-site project delivery
- Strong ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships across:
- Design, procurement, and construction functions
Apply
If you are seeking a new career challenge in Design Management and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or contact Francesca Cainelli on 0207 288 0166.
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