Senior Design Manager

Edge Careers; Derby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a growing, well-established construction business in Derby. You will lead design across multiple projects across public and private sectors, with project values typically £5m-£30m, reporting directly to the Head of Design and taking ownership of design delivery.

They foster a family culture with strong staff retention and clear opportunities for career development and progression, offering a long-term role in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Senior Design Manager with construction design delivery experience.
• Ability to lead design across multiple projects and sectors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• Report to Head of Design and take ownership of design outputs.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure design quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Client liaison

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a growing and well-established construction business, delivering projects across both the public and private sectors.

The business delivers a diverse range of projects, including industrial, education, commercial and fire station developments, with project values typically ranging from £5m-£30m.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Design Manager to take the lead on design across a number of projects, reporting directly to the Head of Design.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a genuine family culture, where people are valued and staff retention is particularly strong.

They have built a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop, progress and build long-term careers within the business.

The company has continued to grow while maintaining a close-knit, family feel, with senior management remaining approachable and genuinely invested in their people.

For someone looking for a long‑term move rather than simply their next project, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

The opportunity:

• Senior Design Manager position
• Projects across public and private sectors
• Industrial, education, commercial and fire station projects
• Project values of £5m-£30m
• Reporting directly to the Head of Design
• Opportunity to take ownership of design delivery
• Strong staff retention and supportive family culture
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• Long-term opportunity with a growing construction business

If you're an experienced Senior Design Manager looking for a business where you can build a long-term career and be part of a strong, supportive team, this could be an excellent opportunity