Senior Design Manager

Saxton Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading contractor reputation

Excellent progression and development

Deliver local award-winning projects

Full order book for 2026–2028

Job summary

Saxton Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Design Manager based in Derby, covering East Midlands projects ranging from £5m to £30m. The role focuses on leading design across architectural, M&E, structural and civil disciplines, ensuring compliance with CDM and Building Regulations, and coordinating with architects, engineers and clients.

The ideal candidate will have substantial D&B delivery experience, strong team leadership, and a track record with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of architectural, M&E, structural, civil design solutions.
• Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers.
• Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value.
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process.
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project.

Skills

Architectural design

M&E design

Structural design

Civil design

D&B design experience

CDM regulations

Tier 1/2 contractor experience

Job description

Senior Design Manager - East Midlands

Senior Design Manager - a leading privately-owned contractor is recruiting a Senior Design Manager to join their growing team based in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join an award-winning design and build contractor delivering projects from £5m - £30m across the East Midlands.

Why Apply?

Our client has cemented themselves as one of the leading construction employers in the East Midlands. They have developed an excellent client base within the public sector and are framework partners to SCAPE, PAGABO, YORbuild, Department of Education, Procure23 and others.

As such they have a full order book for 2026 / 2027 / 2028 and can offer stable and ongoing work, and opportunities to develop your experience delivering award-winning projects.

They are committed to training, development, investment, and progression of the team so expect to see your experience and career develop as manage projects through from pre-construction stage to handover.

This is an established business which has an excellent network of repeat clients; the company operate with 'traditional values', paying sub-contractors fairly and on-time. It's a friendly team environment, furthermore there is no shareholder pressure and sensible reporting systems in place.

Requirements

• Knowledge of architectural, M&E, structural, civil design solutions
• Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations
• Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor

Responsibilities & Duties

• Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
• Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

Key Benefits

• Leading contractor with fantastic reputation
• Excellent progression and development
• Deliver local award-winning projects
• Full order book for 2026 into 2028

Salary & Package

• Basic salary of £67,500 - £77,500 (DOE)
• Company Car or Allowance
• Healthcare & Pension
• Holidays + Benefits

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Senior Design Manager delivering construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor ranging from £5m+.