At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design processes for exciting education projects, ensuring top-notch quality and compliance.
- Company: Join a reputable main contractor known for delivering impactful education schemes.
- Benefits: Enjoy long-term stability with a strong pipeline of projects and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the education sector by creating inspiring learning environments.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Design Manager or Architect in education projects is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Fawkes & Reece are proud to be partnering with a leading main contractor in the search for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the team on a strong pipeline of education sector projects across Essex and the surrounding region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering DfE, academy, and public sector education schemes, working across multiple live and upcoming projects that combine technical complexity with high-quality learning environments. The portfolio includes a range of new build schools, academies, SEND facilities, and education refurbishments, typically ranging from £5m to £40m+, delivered within both live operational environments and standalone construction sites. This role offers genuine long-term stability, with repeat framework work and a strong forward pipeline across the education sector.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and coordinating the design process across multiple education projects, ensuring information is fully coordinated, compliant, and buildable from pre-construction through to handover.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the design process across multiple education projects
- Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants and specialist subcontractors
- Reviewing and managing technical design information across RIBA stages 2–5
- Leading design coordination meetings and design workshops
- Resolving technical and buildability challenges within live education environments
- Managing design programmes and consultant deliverables across multiple schemes
- Supporting project teams during pre-construction and delivery stages
- Ensuring compliance with DfE standards, building regulations and project requirements
About You
- Previous experience as a Design Manager or Architect within education, schools, academies or public sector projects
- Experience delivering new build or refurbishment schemes in live environments
- Strong technical design coordination skills across RIBA stages 3–5
- Ability to manage multiple consultants and stakeholder groups
- Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working within DfE frameworks, PSBP, or similar public sector education programmes would be highly advantageous.
For Further Information, Please Apply today, or reach out to CGillespie@FRLondon.co.uk
Senior Design Manager in Essex employer: Fawkes & Reece
Fawkes & Reece is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality education sector projects across Essex. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and problem-solving. Joining our team means being part of a reputable organisation with a robust pipeline of projects, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through the construction of state-of-the-art educational facilities.
