Senior Design Manager

Skilled Careers Ltd; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to oversee design and technical delivery for facades and cladding projects. The role entails managing internal teams and external consultants to ensure timely and budget-compliant project execution while maintaining high quality and compliance standards. Candidates must possess strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities to navigate complex design processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design teams and consultants in construction projects.
• Knowledge of regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to develop and manage project-specific design programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Ensure all designs are coordinated and regulation-compliant.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project-specific design programmes.

Skills

Leadership capability

Strong technical expertise

Design coordination

Project management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of facades and cladding projects. This role involves managing internal design teams and external consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate complex, high-risk designs in line with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage design teams, subcontractors, and consultants through design, procurement, and construction phases.

Ensure all designs are fully coordinated, regulation-compliant, and aligned with company standards and best practice.

Develop, manage, and monitor project-specific design programmes and budgets.

Review and approve technical submissions, alternative build methods, and value engineering proposals.

Act as the main design interface with Commercial, Operations, and Client teams.

Oversee document control, design approvals, RFIs, and change management processes.

Attend site visits and technical meetings to monitor construction progr...