Senior Design Manager

Russell Taylor Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management company is looking for a Senior Design Manager to oversee design phases of a major £130 million commercial project in Manchester. The role offers flexible hybrid working after settling into the team and requires managing design teams effectively. Ideal candidates will possess significant contracting experience and familiarity with construction technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contracting for at least 5 years.
• Management of multiple projects, including complex or high-value projects.
• Experience in various construction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Run design phases from pre-construction to on-site delivery.
• Manage the design team and chair meetings with clients.

Skills

Contracting experience

Construction technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management

Job description

Vacancy Title: Senior Design Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Manchester Industry: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT General Building Salary: £competitive salary package ( DOE ) Start Date: 2025-05-30 REF: J91983952 Contact Name: Amanda Winder Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 17 days ago Senior Design Manager
Permanent
£competitive+ (DOE) + package
North West Manchester

Join a Tier 1 main contractor with an excellent pipeline of works in the Manchester region.


My client is a leading Tier 1 main building contractor with an excellent reputation in the marketplace. Due to an increase in recent contracts they currently require a Senior Design Manager's to join their team. The project in mind is a large new build commercial office in Manchester £130million.
They require an experienced Senior Design Manager to run design phases both starting in pre construction through to on site delivery.
The Senior Design Manager they are looking for must be experienced in delivering projects for a main building contractor. You will be in charge of managing the design team chairing meeting and dealing a lot direct with the client.

To consider you will have proven experience of the following;

• Contracting experience of at least 5 years.
• Various forms of construction technology.
• Using Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project.
• Management of multiple projects or Projects of a complex nature or high value

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join a large reputable Tier 1 main contractor that has a strong pipeline of works within the North west region. They offer flexible hybrid working after a period of settling into the role and meeting all of the site team.

To apply please email your CV to [e-mail] or contact me on 07585 967544.



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