Senior Design Manager

Senior Design ManagerA respected and growing regional Main Contractor known for delivering high quality projects across the commercial, education, residential and façade remediation sectors, with a strong pipeline of secured work are looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to take leadership in their expanding pre-construction and delivery team. The Role:As the Senior Design Manager, you will head up the design function across multiple live and pre-construction projects. You’ll lead a team of two Design Managers, ensuring technical solutions are coordinated, commercially viable and delivered on time. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership position with strategic influence. Responsibilities for the Senior Design ManagerLead and oversee the design process across multiple projectsManage and mentor two Design ManagersCoordinate with internal departments, consultants and subcontractors to ensure efficient design deliverySupport tender submissions and pre con design strategiesEnsure compliance with planning, building regs and relevant statutory bodiesDrive innovation in buildability and value engineeringRepresent the contractor at client, design team and project meetingMaintain programme and design risk registers Requirements:Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or ready to step up from a Design Manager roleTrack record of delivering mixed-sector schemesBackground with a main contractor (regional or national)Strong leadership and team management skillsComfortable working across multiple sectorsExcellent understanding of UK building regs, technical standards and constructionDegree in Construction, architecture or engineering or related discipline What’s on offer for the Senior Design ManagerSalary: £80,000 - £90,000Opportunity to grow and shape the design function within the businessLong term career progression with a growing regional contractor If you want to hear more about this Senior Design Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chelsey Potter in our Brighton Office – 01273003033 /

Created: 2025-07-23