Senior Design Manager

Carbon60; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their team focusing on projects across the East Midlands. The role involves leading design management, coordinating across multiple sites, and requires proven expertise in design management within engineering or construction. The position is hybrid, with office time in Coalville and travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in engineering or construction projects.
• Ability to assess, plan, and manage complex design projects with confidence and autonomy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to provide clear project updates.
• Comfortable with a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management for multiple projects.
• Assess project requirements and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage design processes across various sites.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet technical and client specifications.

Skills

Design management expertise

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Project assessment and planning

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our Engineer team, focusing on key projects across the East Midlands, including Peterborough (Hospital), Leicester (Pepsi R&D Facility), and Northampton (roof projects for International Academy), with additional projects as needed. This is a 12-month contract with the potential to become permanent, offering excellent career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design management for multiple projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Assess project requirements, develop plans, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage design processes across various sites in the East Midlands.
• Work independently, hitting the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet technical and client specifications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in engineering or construction projects.
• Ability to assess, plan, and manage complex design projects with confidence and autonomy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to provide clear project updates.
• Willingness to travel across the East Midlands (Peterborough, Leicester, Northampton) as required.
• Not a project manager transitioning to design work; must have established design management expertise.
• Comfortable with a hybrid working model (3 days in Coalville office, some home and site-based work).

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid Role: 3 days per week in the office (Coalville, LE67 3HP), with a mix of home working and site visits.
• Travel: Regular travel to project sites in the East Midlands. No mileage paid for commuting or site visits.

Contract Duration

• Initial 12-month contract with the potential to transition to a permanent role.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Design
• Industries: Construction