Senior Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is seeking a Senior Design Manager for a private Main Contractor in Hertfordshire. The role covers the design process from early feasibility and planning through to on-site coordination for a new build project valued around £25m.

The Senior Design Manager will oversee technical compliance, coordinate with clients and external consultants, and drive design delivery on time and within budget for an education sector portfolio including Higher Education, High

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
• Sector experience in Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Life Science.
• Possible titles: Design Manager, Senior Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Design & Build Manager.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the design team, client and on-site delivery team.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Drive efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.

Skills

Design management

Liaison between design team and client

Technical compliance

Education

HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1461

Location: Hertfordshire + Hybrid (Office and Site Based 3 days a week with flexible working c2days a week hybrid)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£75,000-£90,000 basic (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare and contributory pension.

Company & Project

A market-leading, privately owned, Main Contractor with a secure, long-term pipeline of work across Hertfordshire is seeking a talented Design Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and support design delivery across an exciting long term education sector portfolio spanning Higher Education, High Schools, Academies and Primary Schools.

The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for a new build project c£25m in value.

Duties & Responsibilities

While focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, the Senior Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants on projects c£20m+ in value.

• Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets

Desirable Experience

• A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
• Sector experience to include one of the following:
  • Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Life Science
• Previous Roles May Include: Design Manager | Senior Design Manager | Design Coordinator | Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills

HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology OR comparable qualification.