Senior Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in southwest London seeks an experienced Senior Design Manager for high-profile projects. You will lead design management efforts, ensuring all projects maintain alignment with budget and quality standards. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and includes extensive corporate benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• MCIOB membership and chartered status required.
• Extensive construction knowledge and advanced design skills are essential.
• Solid understanding of risk management and planning techniques needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership of design management resources for major projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to produce and manage design programs.
• Ensure all design deliverables are coordinated and within budget.

Skills

Advanced design skills

Risk management

Knowledge of construction materials

Understanding of planning techniques

Knowledge of Fire Safety Improvement systems

Education

MCIOB membership

Chartered architect or engineer

Job description

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Senior Design Manager, south west london

Client: People 3 Construction

Location: south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER - NEWBURY (TIER 1 OPPORTUNITY!)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our prestigious tier 1 client working on a number of high profile and technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about design, working within a team environment, and with proven technical skills, looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas, and elevate yourself within the industry, then this could be the opportunity for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Director, you will provide functional leadership of design management resources on a major project or a smaller cluster of projects within a region or product stream from pre-qualification to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review the current design of all projects and undertake detailed risk and opportunities appraisal to mitigate risk, enhance buildability, and add value prior to construction phase.
• Collaborate with the project team, Lead Designer, and Consultant Team to produce and manage a realistic design programme and information required schedule, to satisfy design, procurement, and construction requirements.
• Work closely with the Commercial and Operations Teams to ensure all design deliverables are fully coordinated, buildable, and within budget. Contribute to technical workshops and value management exercises as required.
• Manage the production of contractor proposals, ensuring they are complete, reviewed, and updated post-tender negotiations.
• Manage the design on-site with assistance from other site-based resources by implementing the design management procedure.
• Ensure the project team works according to contractors’ proposals.
• Maintain close relationships with the customer and design organizations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MCIOB membership
• Chartered architect or engineer
• Advanced design skills
• Advanced knowledge of contracts and documentation
• Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and technologies
• Knowledge of planning techniques, procurement, and management systems
• Risk management, lifecycle cost, and value creation expertise
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Improvement systems
• Understanding of temporary works

Additional benefits include a competitive salary (DOE), travel coverage, extensive corporate benefits (private medical, pension, wellness programs, holidays), and professional development opportunities.