Head of Design Management

Morgan Sindall Construction; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Construction is seeking an experienced Head of Design Management to lead their design team in Essex. This role involves managing design processes across significant construction projects, ensuring adherence to sustainability standards, and collaborating closely with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have substantial managerial experience in the construction sector and a strong understanding of RIBA design stages, enhancing the delivery of impactful projects.

Benefits

Pension Scheme matched up to 6%

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Cover

Life Assurance up to 4 times salary

Recognition for professional qualifications

Company car/car allowance

Incentive Scheme

High street discounts

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team and large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and design management processes.
• Experience in education and healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the Design Management function.
• Coordinate the design process through RIBA stages.
• Ensure compliance with design management departmental procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sustainability Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

BA/BSc in a relevant field

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Head of Design Management to lead Design Management within the Essex, Morgan Sindall Construction office. Reporting to the Area Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Design Management function including line management of Design Managers, resourcing and recruitment, project input within pre-construction and construction phases, design programme development and reporting, compliance with MS processes and standards. This position is office based with the requirement for regular site visits.

Through the administering of the Morgan Sindall Design Management processes, you will be managing and coordinating safely the overall design process through the RIBA design stages, inputting to bid/work winning, PCSA/Second Stage, SHEQ, operations and commercial reviews. Sustainability and Digital knowledge/capabilities are essential for how we work as this is built into our business-as-usual approach to design management.

You will ensure completion and compliance of design management departmental procedures, be involved with design strategy and approach, and ensure adherence to the design brief / scope of service. You will develop a comprehensive scope of service for the key stages of the project.

The successful candidate will oversee design managers and their management/co-ordination of activities for the design team, supply chain, and statutory bodies (e.g., Local Authority planners & Building Control/HSE) in line with programme critical dates. You will ensure that the design process recognizes compliance issues, current legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

What are we looking for?

You may be an existing Principal Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with previous experience of line management and seeking the next step in your career. This opportunity involves managing a larger team and contributing to the evolution of design management within Morgan Sindall through the national Design Manager HoDM working group. You should be a clear communicator, collaborative, and able to promote teamwork to maximize output.

You will have large or medium-scale project experience across the RIBA plan of work stages, strong two-stage (PCSA) design and build procurement experience, and on-site design management. Previous Tier one main contractor construction knowledge with qualifications to a BA / BSc level and/or membership of a relevant professional institute is preferred.

Ideally You Will Have

• Significant experience in the main contracting market, with projects in Education, Healthcare, and/or Higher Education sectors between £10 and £50 million.
• Network of existing consultant contacts and relationships.
• Ability to lead a team of consultants, with strong sustainability knowledge, including BREEAM experience across bid/delivery stages.
• Extensive experience in Pre-construction (PSCA), BIM, embodied carbon calculation, Energy-in-use, etc. is advantageous.
• Experience presenting to various stakeholders in both work-winning and reporting environments.

To thrive in our business, you should share our passion for the project and enjoy working in an inclusive, hardworking team environment. At Morgan Sindall Construction, our employees work collectively, encouraging and challenging each other to succeed. We treat everyone equally and foster a community where voices are heard and respected.

Benefits

We support our colleagues in achieving a healthy work-life balance with benefits including:

• Pension Scheme matched up to 6%;
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 8 years;
• Holiday plus scheme;
• Private Healthcare Cover;
• Life Assurance up to 4 times your salary;
• Recognition for professional qualifications up to £1000;
• Mental Wellbeing and Employee Support;
• Company car/car allowance;
• Sharesave Plan;
• Incentive Scheme;
• High street discounts via People Portal;
• Long Service Wards;
• Enhanced Family Leave.

About Us

Morgan Sindall provides national construction and infrastructure services across various markets. We aim to deliver great results for our customers, partners, and ourselves. Our leadership focuses on building a sustainable, profitable business based on relationships and outstanding people. We value diversity, inclusion, and creating the best workplace environment.

Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.