Senior Design Manager

Galliford Try; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try seeks a Senior Design Manager for a fixed-term contract in Guildford. The successful candidate will manage client and project team relationships, lead design processes ensuring compliance with regulations, and identify risks while maximizing opportunities. The role offers extensive benefits, including generous holidays, corporate discounts, and a commitment to personal development. This position provides flexibility in working arrangements while contributing to significant UK construction projects.

Qualifications

• Experienced in and knowledgeable about CDM 2015.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with clients and project teams.
• Lead the design process and monitor compliance.
• Identify design risks and opportunities.

Skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Design interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Senior Design Manager – Fixed Term Contract – Guildford

An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Guildford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing

• Managing the relationships with the client, subcontractors, project and design teams for the efficient development and delivery of designs on a project or bid.
• Lead the design process in accordance with the Galliford Try Building Management System.
• Apply and monitor compliance with CDM 2015 and the principle of prevention and safety in design.
• Identify and mitigate design risk and realise opportunities through all stages of a bid or project.
• Assist in the selections of designers for a project and ensure competency checks are undertaken.
• Develop and agree the scope and responsibilities for consultants and invite fees for the compilation and management of the project fee schedule.
• Develop the design programme in conjunction with the Planner and develop, manage, monitor and report on the Information Release Schedules and progress and quality of design deliverables to seek advice.
• Manage statutory and 3rd party processes such as Planning, Building Control, BREEAM.
• Undertake site inspections to ensure the As-built product meets the design criteria.

About you

• Experienced in and knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Aware of Health & Safety responsibilities and adheres to company policies.
• Able to read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Understands buildability and will challenge if designs do not meet the sequencing or construction methodology.
• Analytical with advanced problem-solving skills.
• Able to develop ideas and present concisely.
• Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and managing of design change process.

What we can offer in return

With an impressive order book of over £4.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering stability and the chance to work on high-profile UK projects. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with opportunities to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals.

We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, offering discounts, advice and support. We invest in high-quality training across leadership development and apprenticeship programmes, and our Career Paths initiative provides tailored training and support.

Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can access a variety of working practices to suit individual needs and those of the team.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees; employee assistance programme provides 24/7 support
• Paid-for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to be a people-oriented, progressive business. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and caring for the environment in which we work.

We hold true to our values, delivering excellence for clients and the community, and acting with integrity. We collaborate with clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed in more detail during the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply as part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Closing date

For information about this role or any other roles within our Building Southern Division, please contact Laura Mitchell at [e-mail].