Design Manager Capital Infrastructure / Construction / RIBA Hybrid

Job Description 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 officeContract: 2-year Fixed-Term Contract (with expected extension)Salary: 70,00078,000 + up to 15% bonusWere looking for a Design Managerto lead design delivery across complex, high-value capital infrastructure programmes (50m500m). 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 doLead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across all project stagesManage interfaces between client, designers, and supply chain partnersOwn design quality, programme, risk, and budgetLeverage BIM, digital twins, and modern design tools for integrated deliveryPresent progress and issues clearly to senior leadershipAbout youProven Design Manager delivering large capital projectsExperience in infrastructure-led or highly technical built environmentsStrong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and design-and-build deliveryTechnically credible, collaborative, and calm under pressureDegree-qualified in a relevant discipline; professional membership desirableWhat youll getCompetitive salary and performance-based bonus28 days annual leave and a generous pension (up to 12% company contribution)Flexible and hybrid working optionsA key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure programmesJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-04-29