Senior Design Manager
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £85,000–£90,000 + Package
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a well-established Tier 1 main contractor delivering major projects across South Wales and the South West.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the design process across all project stages
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Ensure design compliance, buildability, coordination and value optimisation
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Manage design consultants, including appointment, performance and payments
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Oversee design progress, information flow and document control
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Prepare and manage Design Management Plans (DMPs)
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Support procurement, commercial and bid teams
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Coordinate technical input across internal departments
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Manage environmental certification processes (e.g. BREEAM)
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Represent the business at client, stakeholder and local authority meetings
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Lead design handover from preconstruction to construction
Key Requirements
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Architectural or design-related qualification
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Strong experience in design management within a main contractor environment
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Excellent understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work
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Broad technical knowledge, including Building Regulations, M&E, fire and acoustics
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Solid grasp of building and consultant contracts
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Proven ability to manage meetings, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
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Strong communication and presentation skills
What’s on Offer
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£85,000–£90,000 salary plus an attractive package
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Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex projects
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Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
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Collaborative, professional working environment