Senior Design Manager

PSR Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a Senior Design Manager for a permanent role in the North West, focusing on Manchester-based projects with values between £10m and £50m. The position entails leading design delivery for a major main contractor on commercial, education and defence schemes.

Responsibilities include managing design processes pre-construction and construction phases, coordinating external consultants, and ensuring timely delivery of design information while adhering to programme and budget.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor perspective.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, schedule, and manage multiple workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and construction phases; analyse Employer's Requirements; develop Contractor's Proposals.
• Coordinate and supervise external design consultants.
• Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within strict deadlines.
• Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings as needed

Skills

Project management

Design coordination

Building Regulations

Procurement methods

Commercial awareness

On-site experience

Job description

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN NORTH WEST - MANCHESTER A MAIN CONTRACTOR

I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertakes projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence with values ranging between £10m and £50m.

As Senior Design Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure their safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification, and budget.

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + Package

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and, when necessary, construction phases. Analyse and interpret Employer's Requirements documents. Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive Contractor's Proposals.
• Coordinate and supervise external design consultants
• Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within strict deadlines.
• Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile - We're seeking a Design Manager with:

• Proven experience in managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple workloads effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
• A keen sense of commercial awareness.
• Familiarity with various client procurement methods.
• Preferably, experience with on-site operations and contract procedures.

This role is ideal for professionals who excel in coordinating intricate design processes, driving innovation, and ensuring project success within the construction industry.