Senior Design Manager

Aldwych Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial sector is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee large-scale projects. The role involves leading design delivery, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

High-profile, technically complex projects

Opportunities to influence strategy

Excellent team culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in design management at a senior level within a main contractor.
• Proven experience leading large-scale industrial projects.
• Deep understanding of construction methodology, buildability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full design process from tender to completion.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and consultants.
• Manage consultant appointments and monitor performance.

Skills

Design management

Construction methodology

Client-facing skills

Team leadership

Job description

Are you a Senior Design Manager ready to take on large-scale industrial projects?
Do you bring extensive experience managing complex design programmes for a main contractor?
Are you looking to join a business with a strong foothold in the industrial sector?

About the Company

This main contractor has a growing presence in the industrial sector, with a robust project pipeline that includes major warehouse and data centre schemes. They pride themselves on innovation, quality delivery, and fostering long-term client relationships. With project values reaching into the tens of millions, they offer exciting opportunities for experienced professionals.

About the Role

As a Senior Design Manager, you'll lead the design delivery on large-scale industrial projects, overseeing junior team members and reporting to the Head of Design. You'll play a key role in strategic design planning, risk management, and programme alignment across multiple project phases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the full design process from tender to completion
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and consultants
• Manage consultant appointments and monitor performance
• Chair design and technical meetings with all project stakeholders
• Ensure design intent aligns with client requirements and buildability
• Oversee statutory submissions and manage approval processes
• Lead the resolution of technical issues across the programme
• Mentor and support junior design managers where required
• Input into business development, bids, and early-stage planning

Requirements

• Strong background in design management at a senior level within a main contractor
• Proven experience leading large-scale industrial projects
• Deep understanding of construction methodology, buildability, and compliance
• Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Flexible to work across office and project sites in London/Home Counties

Benefits

• Attractive salary package - 90,000 to 95,000 all in
• High-profile, technically complex projects
• Opportunities to influence strategy and design leadership
• Excellent team culture with strong senior leadership support

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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