Senior Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Pension

Job summary

A Senior Design Manager is sought by a leading Main Contractor for a c.£200m+ healthcare development in Buckinghamshire. You will manage the design process from early feasibility and planning through to on-site coordination and final delivery, liaising between the design team, client and site delivery teams.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in a Design Management capacity with Tier 1 contractors; a Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a Design Management role for a Tier 1 or major Main Contractor.
• Healthcare sector experience would be highly advantageous.
• Previous roles include Technical Manager, Senior Design Manager, Design Manager, Design & Build Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical compliance and design management for early feasibility, planning and procurement.
• Coordinate on-site design coordination and monitor external consultant performance.
• Act as liaison between design team, client and site delivery team.
• Ensure full technical accuracy and compliance with building standards and healthcare design requirements.
• Drive design process to align with project timescales and commercial targets.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder liaison

Project coordination

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1458

Location: Buckinghamshire (Pre-construction based in London office for the initial 12 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c.£75,000 - £90,000 basic (DOE) + comprehensive package

• company car or car allowance
• private healthcare
• performance bonus
• pension

Company & Project

An award-winning Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of regional work is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a major project team for a c£200m+ healthcare development in Buckinghamshire. The overall programme spans c.4 years in duration.

The project features a c.12-month pre-construction phase requiring regular travel to a London office before the project transitions to site.

Working within a dedicated major project team, the successful candidate will manage the design process from early feasibility and planning through to on-site coordination and final delivery. This is a rare opportunity to join an influential project from its inception.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Senior Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, focusing heavily on early feasibility, planning, and procurement stages, while monitoring on-site design coordination and managing external consultant performance.
• Act as the primary liaison between the design team, client, and site delivery team.
• Ensure full technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant building standards, regulations, and healthcare design requirements.
• Drive an efficient design process aligned strictly with project timescales and commercial targets.
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate external consultant performance throughout pre-construction and delivery.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience in a Design Management role working for a Tier 1 or major Main Contractor. Healthcare sector experience would be highly advantageous.

Previous Roles: Technical Manager | Senior Design Manager | Design Manager | Design & Build Manager

Qualifications: Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.