We are looking for an experienced Head of Design Management to lead Design Management within the Essex, Morgan Sindall Construction office. Reporting to the Area Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Design Management function, including line management of Design Managers, resourcing and recruitment, project input during pre-construction and construction phases, design programme development, and reporting. Ensuring compliance with MS processes and standards is essential. This position is office-based with regular site visits.
Through administering Morgan Sindall's Design Management processes, you will manage and coordinate the entire design process through the RIBA stages, contributing to bid/work winning, PCSA/Second Stage, SHEQ, operations, and commercial reviews. Knowledge of sustainability and digital capabilities is crucial as these are integrated into our standard approach to design management.
You will ensure the completion and compliance of departmental procedures, participate in design strategy development, and ensure adherence to the design brief and scope of service. You will also develop comprehensive scopes of service for key project stages.
The successful candidate will oversee design managers and coordinate activities with the design team, supply chain, and statutory bodies (e.g., Local Authority planners, Building Control, HSE), ensuring activities align with critical programme dates and compliance with legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
What are we looking for?
You may be an existing Principal or Senior Design Manager with experience in line management, seeking the next career step. This role involves managing a larger team and contributing to the evolution of design management practices within Morgan Sindall via the national Design Manager HoDM group. You should be a clear communicator, collaborative, and able to maximize team output.
Ideal candidates will have experience with large or medium-scale projects across RIBA stages, strong two-stage (PCSA) design and build procurement experience, and on-site design management. Experience with Tier 1 main contractors and relevant qualifications or memberships is preferred.
Ideally, you will have:
* Significant experience in the main contracting market, with projects in Education, Healthcare, or Higher Education sectors (£10-£50 million).
* A network of existing consultant contacts and relationships.
* Leadership skills for managing professional teams and strong sustainability knowledge, including BREEAM experience.
* Extensive pre-construction (PSCA), BIM, embodied carbon calculation, and energy-in-use experience is advantageous.
* Experience presenting to stakeholders and clients in both work-winning and reporting contexts.
We value passion for the project, teamwork, inclusivity, and respect. Morgan Sindall offers benefits such as pension contributions, holiday entitlement, life assurance, professional development incentives, wellbeing support, share schemes, and family leave enhancements.
About Us
Morgan Sindall provides construction and infrastructure services nationally, emphasizing sustainable growth, strong relationships, and long-term collaboration with clients and partners.
We foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone’s ideas and perspectives are valued. We are committed to creating the best workplace in the industry, where all employees feel respected and included.
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