Senior Design Manager
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
£82,000 - £92,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension
Healthcare & Education Projects | Tier 1 Main Contractor
Design Manager Ready for the Next Step?
If you're an experienced Design Manager looking for a bigger challenge, greater project responsibility and the opportunity to work on major Healthcare and Education projects, this could be the move you've been waiting for.
A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Design Manager to join its established team in Welwyn Garden City. You'll play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects, taking ownership of the design process from tender stage through to project completion.
The Package
£82,000 - £92,000 basic salary
Car allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Hybrid working flexibility
Long-term career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to work on major Healthcare and Education schemes
Secure pipeline of work with a leading Tier 1 contractor
The Role
As Senior Design Manager, you will lead the design process across both tenders and live construction projects, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable and aligned with programme and commercial objectives.
Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, statutory authorities and internal project teams, you will ensure the successful delivery of coordinated and cost-effective design solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing design resources during bid and project delivery stages
Leading and coordinating design through all RIBA stages
Developing and implementing project design strategies
Providing a comprehensive design management service to clients and project teams
Chairing design reviews, workshops and coordination meetings
Challenging design briefs and identifying opportunities for innovation and value engineering
Managing consultants and specialist designers to deliver integrated solutions
Ensuring compliance with company procedures, statutory requirements and client specifications
Maintaining adherence to design briefs, scopes of service and programme requirements
Managing design risk and resolving technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle
Supporting pre-construction activities, including single-stage and two-stage tender opportunities
Ensuring design outputs support construction methodology, cost targets and programme objectives
About You
We're looking for an experienced Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with a proven track record delivering Healthcare projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Main Contractor.
You'll also possess:
Strong main contracting experience
Previous experience delivering Healthcare and Education projects
Excellent knowledge of construction design management principles
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams
Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work
Experience managing both single-stage and two-stage tenders
HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent construction-related qualification
Professional membership (desirable)
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery
About the Company
This established Tier 1 Main Contractor has built an excellent reputation for delivering complex Healthcare, Education and public sector projects across the UK. With a strong order book, high levels of repeat business and a genuine commitment to developing its people, they offer long-term career security and excellent opportunities for progression.
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