Senior Design Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Senior Design Manager for a major project in Cambridgeshire. This role involves managing the design process throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design quality, and maintaining effective collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Design Management and a relevant professional qualification. This opportunity offers a key role in supporting the company's growth in commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Design Management (RIBA Stages 3–6).
• Proven experience of on-site project delivery.
• Strong ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure design quality and compliance.
• Record all design-related project interactions.

Skills

Design Management

Collaboration

Design Assurance

Education

Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Manager to join a reputable Tier 1 Main Contractor on a major £200m Commercial project in Cambridgeshire.

Our client is one of the busiest and most respected main contractors in the UK, renowned for delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors. Following recent success in securing multiple commercial sector bids, the business sees this role as a key opportunity to support continued growth.

Role & Responsibilities

As Senior Design Manager, you will be site-based and responsible for managing the design process throughout the project lifecycle.

Key accountabilities include:

• Efficiently managing design management tools to plan, track, and monitor:
• Design quality and compliance
• Timely production of design deliverables
• Progress of consultant and subcontractor design at all project stages

Ensuring best practice principles are followed, including:

• Design assurance and buildability reviews
• Alignment of design deliverables with the commercial strategy

Supporting the wider team by:

• Identifying and converting opportunities
• Recording, assessing, and managing the impact of design changes

Accurately recording all design-related project interactions, including:

• Approvals, comments, submissions, and reviews
• Daily, monthly, and ongoing design records
• Driving results and ensuring all design approvals are achieved in line with project protocols

Desired Skills & Experience

• Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Design Management (RIBA Stages 3–6)
• Proven experience of on-site project delivery
• Strong ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships across:
• Design, procurement, and construction functions

Apply

If you are seeking a new career challenge in Design Management and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or contact Francesca Cainelli on 0207 288 0166.