Job Description
Senior Design Manager - Construction - Competitive salary package
Your new company One of the UK’s leading contractors with over a 100 years of experience. Operating across the UK in a number of sectors including: Construction, Residential, Fit Out, Maintenance and Engineering
Your new role Working on a major expansion project in Cambridge, they are looking for a senior design manager to join the project team. Where you will be taking the project from pre-construction through to delivery. With a particular focus on the residential units of the project.Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate design activities across all stages, ensuring compliance with programme, scope, and budget
* Chair consultant and client-facing design meetings, producing clear action lists and tracking progress.
* Manage risk and identify opportunities for value engineering.
* Oversee design deliverables, including Principal Designer and supply chain CDP packages.
* Ensure robust change management and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
* Drive sustainability compliance.
* Support bid management processes and contribute to securing future parcels.
* Promote health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven experience leading design management on £50m+ projects within Tier 1 contractors.
* Strong knowledge of two-stage PCSA processes.
* Familiarity with sustainability KPIs.
* Proficient in BIM Level 2
* Professional qualifications (RIBA, CIOB, RICS, CIAT, or equivalent).
* Ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4749890