Lead Design Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Design Manager to manage design information and contribute to major healthcare projects. The role offers an excellent company culture, enhanced personal benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Interested candidates should apply with a CV or contact our office for more details.

Benefits

Great company culture

Enhanced personal benefits

Travel expenses

Healthcare for yourself and partner

Responsibilities

• Management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule.
• Attending or chair necessary meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design input at both preconstruction and construction stage of the project.
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules.

Job description

Reference: REF-437224_1761141846
Posted: October 22, 2025

Fawkes and Reece are currently partnered with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are actively looking to strengthen their Design Management team.

The role will be working on a Major project in Cardiff. The business currently operates successfully across a number of sectors including residential, commercial and datacentres but now have a firm focus on developing the healthcare sector sector of their business.

The business has an exceptional name across the construction industry and are considered a market leader, not only for the enviable portfolio of major projects but also for their attitude towards their staff and their personal development giving them high levels of staff retention.

Responsibilities

• Management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule.
• Attending or chair necessary meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design input at both preconstruction and construction stage of the project
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules

Benefits

• Working with in a great company culture with a social aspect
• Enhanced personal benefits and personal development plans
• Travel expenses, healthcare for yourself and partner
• This is a great opportunity to work for a company in an excellent financial position with a strong pipeline of work ahead.

If you want to hear more about this Senior Design Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Francesca Cainelli in our London office on 020 7288 016