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About The Role
Are you a proven design leader with a passion for delivering technically challenging projects?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our team and drive design excellence across a portfolio of large-scale complex developments. As Senior Design Manager, you will take a pivotal role in strengthening the technical capability of our design function. Working closely with Project Directors, Consultants and Contractors, you will provide leadership and oversight through every stage of the design and delivery process. Your ability to bring clarity to complex challenges will ensure we achieve innovative, buildable and commercially sound solutions.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the design process on major projects, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and technically robust.
* Act as the technical authority within the team, mentoring Design Managers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Oversee the integration of architectural, structural and MEP disciplines to deliver fully coordinated design packages.
* Collaborate with clients, consultants, and delivery teams to balance innovation, buildability, cost and programme requirements.
* Provide expert guidance on technical standards, codes, and construction methodologies.
* Drive best practice in digital design management (BIM, coordination tools, data management).
What we're looking for
* A strong track record of design management in the construction sector, ideally across large-scale, complex projects.
* Deep technical understanding of construction methods, design coordination, and compliance frameworks.
* Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing external design consultants.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
About Us
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful, happy workplace. We are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements.
For more information, visit: www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
If you have feedback on our resourcing process, please share it at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
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