Senior Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a leading contractor in Cambridge. The role covers early feasibility and pre-construction design management across Education projects, with on-site coordination involvement and external consultant management.

The candidate should have substantial design management experience, ideally 7–10 years with main contractors, and a background in Education sector projects. A related degree or HNC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education sector project experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at early feasibility and procurement stages.
• Monitor on-site design coordination and manage external consultants.

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1428

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£75k-£85k basic plus competitive package with car allowance, private healthcare, pension etc.

Company & Project: A highly regarded main contractor operating in the Education, Commercial, Defence, Mixed-Use and Science sectors, are seeking to recruit a Senior Design Manager to join their business working across the full project lifecycle. The Senior Design Manager will be joining the business to work on projects predominantly in the Education sector and initially within Pre-Construction stages therefore previous experience with PCSAs is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management predominantly at early feasibility and procurement stages, but also with involvement monitoring the on-site Design coordination and managing external consultants.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skillset for this role.

Previous experience working on projects secured through frameworks would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Experience as a Design Manager from early planning stages through to project completion.
• 7-10 years+ experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts would be advantageous.
• Education sector project experience.
• Previous Roles: Technical Manager OR Assistant Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Design Co-ordinator OR Assistant Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.