Design Manager / Construction / RIBA /Royal Institute of British Architectsstages 0-8 / SC Clearance or willing to go through Security Clearance / Initial 2-year FTC / Hybrid Warwick or Wokingham 1 day per week / £70,000 78,000 + 15% bonus.
Location: Wokingham or Warwick (Hybrid) approx. 1 day per week in the office
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Contract: 2-year Fixed-Term Contract (with expected extension)
Salary: £70,000£78,000 + up to 15% bonus
Were looking for a Design Managerto lead design delivery across complex, high-value capital infrastructure programmes (£50m£500m). This role sits within a long-term, approximately5-year programme, with the initial appointment offered as a2-year FTC and a strong expectation of extension.
Youll take ownership ofend-to-end designwithin a design-and-build environment, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing the interface between the client, design partners, and the supply chain. This is a visible, influential role with accountability for design quality, integration, and programme performance.
What youll do
* Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages
* Manage interfaces between client, designers, and supply chain partners
* Own design quality, programme, risk, and budget
* Leverage BIM, digital twins, and modern design tools for integrated delivery
* Present progress and issues clearly to senior leadership
About you
* Proven Design Manager delivering large capital projects
* Experience in infrastructure-led or highly technical built environments
* Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work xkybehq and design-and-build delivery
* Technically credible, collaborative, and calm under pressure
* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline; professional membership desirable
What youll get
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
* 28 days annual leave and a generous pension (up to 12% company contribution)
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* A key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure programmes
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.