Senior Design Manager – 5360

Construction Design Other in Other

Job Detail

  • Consultant Sharon Hopkins Ives
  • Type Full time
  • Product Sector Building Envelope / Build Systems
  • Benefits Senior Management Benefits & Rewards Package
  • Vacancy id 5360
  • Salary Details Negotiable Basic Salary DOE

Job Description

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

                                                               

 

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