Position: Senior Design ManagerLocation: Hampshire
Salary: £80,000 – £95,000 + Package
Hays Construction is proud to partner with a leading main contractor on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their team in Hampshire. This role offers the chance to lead design delivery on high-profile, technicallyplex projects across sectors including healthcare, education,mercial, and public sector frameworks. With a strong pipeline of work in the region, this is a fantastic opportunity to influence design strategy and deliver projects that make a real impact onmunities.
About the RoleAs Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuringpliance, buildability, and innovation throughout. You’ll work closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to manage design risk, drive value engineering, and guarantee that all design outputs meet programme, budget, and quality requirements.This is a leadership role where you will mentor junior design managers, chair design meetings, and act as the key liaison between stakeholders. You will also play a critical role in statutory approvals, technicalpliance, and ensuring that designs align with sustainability and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the design process across multiple projects, from tender stage topletion
2. Develop and manage design programmes and information schedules
3. Chair design coordination meetings and manage consultant performance.
4. Ensurepliance with building regulations, health & safety, and client requirements
5. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in design delivery
6. Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
7. Manage risk and resolve technical issues proactively
8. Mentor and support junior design managers and coordinators
Ideal Candidate
9. Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager within a large main contractor
10. Strong technical knowledge of construction methodology and design management processes
11. Experience delivering projects in sectors such as healthcare, education, ormercial
12. Excellentmunication and stakeholder management skills
13. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manageplex design programmes
Salary & Benefits
14. £80,000 – £95,000 (DOE)
15. Car allowance orpany car
16. Private healthcare
17. Pension scheme
18. 26 days holiday + bank holidays
19. Flexible working options
20. Industry-leading family leave benefits
To apply, simply click the link to submit your CV or email your application directly to J. For any queries, you can also contact our Hays Southampton office. #4741328 - James Mitchell