Senior Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee design for landmark heritage and cultural projects in Greater London. Responsibilities include tender leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong experience with design teams on culturally significant buildings. The role offers competitive benefits, inclusive work environment, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and Building Regulations.
• Proven track record guiding design teams on major projects.
• Extensive experience in heritage refurbishment or culturally significant buildings.

Responsibilities

• Guide tenders from concept through to site delivery.
• Oversee and review design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage design risk and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
• Lead evaluations of added-value options for design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure design intent aligns with project objectives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Design management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in relevant discipline

Tools

Viewpoint for Projects

Job description

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Senior Design Manager - Heritage & Cultural Projects

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to play a pivotal role in tendering, delivering, and guiding landmark projects from a design perspective. This is an exciting opportunity to work on schemes of significant cultural importance, including heritage refurbishments, retained facades, galleries, art institutes, theatres, and buildings with historic value.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender Leadership: Guide tenders from concept through to site delivery and successful completion.
• Design Management: Oversee and review design changes throughout the project lifecycle, proactively identifying potential issues and resolving them with design teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Risk & Compliance: Manage design risk, commercial considerations, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations and company procedures.
• Value Engineering: Lead evaluations of added-value options and participate in value engineering workshops to optimise design solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure design intent aligns with project objectives and cultural sensitivities.

Your Profile

Qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant construction or design discipline.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of current CDM Regulations and Building Regulations.
• Preferably experienced with Viewpoint for Projects or similar document management platforms.

Project Experience

• Proven track record guiding design teams on major projects.
• Extensive experience in heritage refurbishment, retained facades, and culturally significant buildings such as galleries, theatres or similar.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex design interfaces and drive innovative solutions.
• Passion for delivering projects that respect and enhance cultural heritage.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.