Senior Design Manager
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £85,000-£90,000 + Package
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a well-established Tier 1 main contractor delivering major projects across South Wales and the South West.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the design process across all project stages
* Ensure design compliance, buildability, coordination and value optimisation
* Manage design consultants, including appointment, performance and payments
* Oversee design progress, information flow and document control
* Prepare and manage Design Management Plans (DMPs)
* Support procurement, commercial and bid teams
* Coordinate technical input across internal departments
* Manage environmental certification processes (e.g. BREEAM)
* Represent the business at client, stakeholder and local authority meetings
* Lead design handover from preconstruction to construction
Key Requirements
* Architectural or design-related qualification
* Strong experience in design management within a main contractor environment
* Excellent understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work
* Broad technical knowledge, including Building Regulations, M&E, fire and acoustics
* Solid grasp of building and consultant contracts
* Proven ability to manage meetings, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
* Strong communication and presentation skills
What's on Offer
* £85,000-£90,000 salary plus an attractive package
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex projects
* Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
* Collaborative, professional working environment
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