Senior Design Manager

PSR Solutions; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is recruiting a Senior Design Manager to take the lead on a flagship £100m+ project in the East Midlands. You will steer all design coordination, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and maintain client and consultant relationships from pre-construction through delivery.

The role demands strong leadership, robust technical knowledge across disciplines, and a proven track record with Tier 1 contractors on major schemes. A competitive package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Experience leading design on large-scale projects.
• Strong technical understanding across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage consultants and stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of design management processes and best practices within construction.
• Experience on major projects in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education or mixed-use desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process on a high-value (£50m+) project, acting as the primary interface between client, consultants, and project teams.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to internal and external design teams.
• Ensure design solutions are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project programme and budget.
• Manage and challenge consultants to deliver efficient and buildable solutions, driving value engineering where appropriate.
• Oversee design risks and opportunities, reporting to senior stakeholders on progress and potential impacts.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, planning, and operational teams to ensure design is delivered to the highest standard.
• Lead design workshops and presentations with clients and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and digital design practices within the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Stakeholder management

Client facing

Coordination

Buildability

Job description

About the Senior Design Manager Opportunity:

PSR Solutions are working closely with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager. This is a flagship opportunity to take the Design lead on a £100m+ project in the East Midlands, playing a pivotal role throughout the Pre-Construction and Delivery phases.

As the Senior Design Manager, you will be the driving force behind all design coordination, leading multi-disciplinary design teams, managing consultant relationships, and ensuring innovative, compliant, and buildable design solutions are achieved from pre-construction through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design process on a high-value (£50m+) project, acting as the primary interface between client, consultants, and project teams
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to internal and external design teams
• Ensure design solutions are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project programme and budget
• Manage and challenge consultants to deliver efficient and buildable solutions, driving value engineering where appropriate
• Oversee design risks and opportunities, reporting to senior stakeholders on progress and potential impacts
• Collaborate closely with commercial, planning, and operational teams to ensure design is delivered to the highest standard
• Lead design workshops and presentations with clients and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and digital design practices within the project team

Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with a Tier 1 Main Contractor
• Experience leading the design process on large-scale projects
• Strong technical understanding across multiple disciplines
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage consultants, stakeholders, and internal teams under pressure of deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of design management processes and best practices within construction
• Previous experience on major projects in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, or mixed-use developments highly desirable

Why Join This Company?

• Opportunity to lead the design function on a prestigious, £100m+ project in the East Midlands
• Join a Tier 1 Contractor with an enviable reputation for delivering landmark schemes nationwide
• Genuine long-term career progression, with clear pathways into leadership roles
• Competitive salary, up to £100,000 + Package
• Collaborative working culture with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and delivery excellence
• Be part of a business that values its people and consistently invests in their development