Senior Design Lead – Construction Projects (Guildford)

Galliford Try Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Design Manager for a fixed term contract in Guildford. The role involves leading the design process, managing client and design team relationships, and ensuring CDM 2015 compliance across projects in the region.

You will develop design programmes, oversee information release schedules, and guide consultants while coordinating with planners and ensuring quality of deliverables. Travel to multiple sites within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Experienced in and knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Aware of H&S responsibilities and adheres to company policies.
• Able read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Understands buildability and will challenge if designs do not meet the sequencing or construction methodology.
• Analytical with advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Able to develop ideas and present concisely.
• Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and managing of design change process

Responsibilities

• Managing the relationships with the client, subcontractors, project and design teams for the efficient development and delivery of designs on a project or bid.
• Lead the design process in accordance with the Galliford Try Building Management System.
• Apply and monitor compliance with CDM 2015 and the principle of prevention and safety in design.
• Identify and mitigate design risk and realise opportunities through all stages of a bid or project.
• Assist in the selections of designers for a project and ensure competency checks are undertaken.
• Develop and agree the scope and responsibilities for consultants and invite fees for the compilation and management of the project fee schedule.
• Develop the design programme in conjunction with the Planner and develop, manage, monitor and report on the Information Release Schedules and progress and quality of design deliverables to seek advice.
• Manage statutory and 3rd party processes such as Planning, Building Control, BREEAM.
• Undertake site inspections to ensure the As‑built product meets the design criteria.

Skills

CDM 2015

H&S awareness

Communication skills

Buildability awareness

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Design change management

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Design Manager for a fixed term contract in Guildford. The role involves leading the design process, managing client and design team relationships, and ensuring CDM 2015 compliance across projects in the region.

You will develop design programmes, oversee information release schedules, and guide consultants while coordinating with planners and ensuring quality of deliverables. Travel to multiple sites within the region is expected.