Defence Pre-Construction Design Lead

Thomas Search Ltd; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Pension Plan: Contributory up to 6%

Life assurance and personal accident

Private medical, dental, gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted shopping at 100 brands

Job summary

Thomas Search Ltd are partnering with a prestigious MoD facilities contractor to recruit a Design Manager based in Tidworth. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will steer the Pre-Construction process from feasibility through detailed design, coordinating with consultants and authorities to balance technical guidance, programme requirements and commercial objectives.

You will lead design coordination, manage risk assessments under CDM, and support tender reviews while fostering strong

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Building, Engineering or Architecture.
• Further professional qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or PM desirable.
• Membership with a professional institution will enhance profile.
• Proven design management experience across sectors and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Pre-Construction process from feasibility to detailed design.
• Coordinate design development ensuring technical guidance meets program and commercial objectives.
• Maintain relationships with consultants, authorities (Environment Agency, Planning Authority, Building Control) and other stakeholders.
• Develop scoping documents for Consultants and Contractors with technical accuracy and cost certainty.
• Chair design coordination meetings to ensure Contract Programme adherence.
• Undertake design risk assessments under CDM regulations and monitor progress.
• Support Commercial/Procurement during tenders and interface with Facilities Management and Lifecycle teams.
• Assist Site Delivery Team with RFIs and technical queries to progress projects.

Skills

Design management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Building, Engineering or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Thomas Search Ltd are partnering with a prestigious MoD facilities contractor to recruit a Design Manager based in Tidworth. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will steer the Pre-Construction process from feasibility through detailed design, coordinating with consultants and authorities to balance technical guidance, programme requirements and commercial objectives.

You will lead design coordination, manage risk assessments under CDM, and support tender reviews while fostering strong