Design Manager / Construction / RIBA / Royal Institute of British Architects stages 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 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 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