Senior Design Manager in Bedford

Senior Design Manager in Bedford

Bedford Full-Time 75000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
All The Top Bananas

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design management for a major £400m mixed-use development project.
  • Company: Join an award-winning Main Contractor with exciting projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, performance bonus, and pension.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and travel.
  • Why this job: Be part of a flagship project and shape its design from the ground up.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in design management; degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bedfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c.£75,000-£90,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project: An award-winning Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across the region are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join the business working in a major project team for a c£400m+ mixed-use development project. The project will be based in Bedfordshire with the programme of work spanning c4 years in duration. The project has a c12-month pre-construction phase which will involve regular London office travel before moving to site.

The successful candidate will be involved in managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery. This is a unique opportunity to join a truly flagship major project at the early stages.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants. Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
  • Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
  • Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.

Desirable Experience:

A minimum of 10 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.

Previous Roles May Include: Technical Manager | Assistant Design Manager | Design Manager | Design Coordinator | Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Senior Design Manager in Bedford employer: All The Top Bananas

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All The Top Bananas

Contact Details:

All The Top Bananas Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Design Manager in Bedford

Design Management
Technical Compliance
Feasibility Analysis
Procurement Management
On-site Coordination
Client Liaison
Regulatory Compliance