Senior Design Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a major healthcare development in Buckinghamshire. The project spans approximately 200m+ with a four-year timeline, including a 12-month pre-construction phase in London before site delivery.

The successful candidate will lead the design management from early feasibility through to on-site coordination, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with healthcare design standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a Design Management role for a Tier 1 or major Main Contractor.
• Healthcare sector experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership and coordination across design teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical compliance and design management from feasibility to on-site delivery.
• Act as primary liaison between design team, client, and site delivery team.
• Ensure designs meet building standards, regulations and healthcare requirements.
• Drive efficient design process aligned with project timescales and commercial targets.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Buckinghamshire (Pre-construction based in London office for the initial 12 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c. 75,000 - 90,000 basic (DOE) + comprehensive package (company car or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension)

Company & Project

An award-winning Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of regional work is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a major project team for a c 200m+ healthcare development in Buckinghamshire. The overall programme spans c.4 years in duration.

The project features a c.12-month pre-construction phase requiring regular travel to a London office before the project transitions to site.

Working within a dedicated major project team, the successful candidate will manage the design process from early feasibility and planning through to on-site coordination and final delivery. This is a rare opportunity to join an influential project from its inception.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, focusing heavily on early feasibility, planning, and procurement stages, while monitoring on-site design coordination and managing external consultant performance.

• Act as the primary liaison between the design team, client, and site delivery team.

• Ensure full technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant building standards, regulations, and healthcare design requirements.

• Drive an efficient design process aligned strictly with project timescales and commercial targets.

• Manage, monitor, and evaluate external consultant performance throughout pre-construction and delivery.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience in a Design Management role working for a Tier 1 or major Main Contractor. Healthcare sector experience would be highly advantageous.

• Previous Roles: Technical Manager Senior Design Manager Design Manager Design & Build Manager

• Qualifications: Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.