Senior Design Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is advertising European Relocation Opportunities for a Senior Design Manager to own the design process across data centres, pharmaceutical and advanced logistics projects in the UK and Europe.

You will oversee coordination, technical assurance and site integration, leading BIM coordination and review of design deliverables to ensure buildability within programme and budget. Open to immediate start for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams on major construction projects.
• Strong BIM coordination and CAD workflow experience.
• Ability to align design with programme, budget and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the full design process from concept through to site handover.
• Lead design meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Review and manage design deliverables including drawings and submittals.
• Ensure quality control through site inspections and design reviews.
• Oversee as-built packages and final design documentation.

Skills

Design management

BIM coordination

CAD proficiency

Education

Background in MEP/build/CSA engineering

Tools

BIM

CAD software

Job description

European Relocation Opportunities (Finland, Germany and Norway)

€110,000 - €140,000 + Travel Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + ‘Immediate Start’

Join a high-performing, fast-growing contractor delivering complex, high-value (£100m+) mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity for a driven Design Manager to take ownership of technically challenging builds in the data centre, pharmaceutical, and advanced logistics sectors while stepping into a clear and supported path towards Senior Management and ultimately Director level. You'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team trusted by blue-chip clients and known for quality, innovation, and rapid career development.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the design process, from coordination through to technical assurance and site integration. Working alongside the project team, consultants, and subcontractors, you’ll manage the flow of design information and ensure alignment with programme, budget, and quality expectations.

You’ll play a key role in bridging the gap between concept and construction – making sure every design detail is ready, compliant, and buildable. The role will suit candidates with a background in MEP or Build (CSA) who are confident in navigating the technical design process, BIM coordination, and working in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Your Role as a Senior Design Manager Will Include:

• Managing and coordinating the full design process, aligning with client and construction requirements
• Leading design meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Reviewing and managing design deliverables including drawings, technical submittals, and packages
• Ensuring quality control through site inspections and design reviews
• Overseeing completion of as-built packages and final design documentation

As a Senior Design Manager, You Will Have:

• A background in MEP, Architectural, Structural, or Civil Engineering
• Experience managing technical design on major construction projects
• Proficiency in BIM and CAD tools, with a good grasp of digital workflows