Senior Design Manager
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Pension + 25 Days Holiday
The Company
A growing and well-established new build main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business focused on quality, collaboration, and long-term career development.
The Role
As Senior Design Manager, you will lead the design process on new build construction projects ranging from £10m to £30m. Based in Coalville, you'll work closely with project teams, consultants, and clients to ensure design delivery aligns with programme, budget, and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion
- Manage consultant teams and coordinate multidisciplinary design information
- Drive design programmes in line with project timelines
- Review and challenge design solutions to ensure buildability and cost efficiency
- Chair design team meetings and manage design risk registers
- Work closely with commercial, planning, and delivery teams
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and client requirements
- Support bid and tender processes where required
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager with a main contractor
- Experience delivering new build projects valued between £10m-£30m
- Strong technical and construction knowledge across multiple sectors
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Relevant construction or design qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)
What's On Offer
- £75,000 - £85,000 salary (DOE)
- Company car or car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Pension
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Strong pipeline of secured projects
- Career progression opportunities within a growing contractor
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Design Manager looking to join a stable, growing contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects.
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