Vacancy No                                        5360

Vacancy Title                                     Senior Design Manager  

Vacancy Description                      

Our client, a well-established and respected construction company, are currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong estimating background who is ready to step into a leadership role or currently employed in a senior role or in managing an estimating function and looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process for projects, including management of Contractor Design Portion (CDP) items, ensuring full compliance with client requirements and design quality standards.
• Support the tender process by providing design input, identifying value engineering opportunities, and minimizing technical and commercial risk.
• Ensure all planning conditions and statutory requirements are incorporated into project designs.
• Coordinate closely with the client’s design team, consultants, and subcontractors to develop fully integrated and buildable solutions.
• Oversee the appointment and management of external design consultants within agreed authority levels.
• Support the handover process between tender and delivery teams, ensuring design intent is maintained through to project completion.
• Conduct design reviews and chair workshops and coordination meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Identify and implement best practices, innovations, and value engineering options throughout project lifecycles.
• Promote and uphold the client’s policies on Health & Safety, design quality, risk management, and sustainability.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, CDM regulations, and contractual frameworks.
• Proven experience managing design for construction projects, ideally in a design & build environment.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual risk management.
• Experience with BIM and Revit is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to lead and motivate internal and external design teams.
• SMSTS, CSCS card, Asbestos Awareness, and Working at Height certifications are desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Committed to continuous professional development and upholding industry standards.
• Ability to represent the client professionally and positively to external stakeholders

Location/Area                                   London & Surrounding Areas

Salary                                                 Negotiable Basic Salary DOE

Package                                             Senior Management Benefits & Rewards Package