Senior Design Manager

Caddick Construction Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Birthday Day Off

Leave Purchase

Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Ride To Work

Caddick Hub Discounts

CPD Opportunities

Enhanced Family Leave

Job summary

Caddick Construction Limited is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design process from tender stage through to project completion. You will coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams, drive value engineering, and ensure designs are compliant, buildable and aligned with programme targets for a range of projects in the North West.

The role requires strong experience in Design & Build, knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders across industrial,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager for a main contractor.
• Experience delivering Design & Build, new build and refurbishment projects.
• Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from tender through to delivery, ensuring buildable, compliant and value-engineered solutions.
• Coordinate design teams and manage design programmes, ensuring actions are tracked.
• Manage Project InformationRelease Schedule, Design Responsibility Matrix and RFIs.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Building Regulations, and Building Safety Act in all design decisions.
• Support mobilisation and construction with technical backing and client reporting.

Skills

Design management

Design & Build

Construction methods

CDM Regulations

BREEAM

Subcontractor management

Contract management

MS Office

CAD/Bluebeam/Asta

UK driving licence

CSCS Card

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Professional body membership (CIOB/RICS/ICE/RIBA)

Tools

AutoCAD Viewer

Bluebeam

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Summary

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our North West team due to a number of exciting new projects across the North West region. This role would work on projects across the Industrial, Logistics, Residential and Commercial sectors. At Caddick Construction, we value our people and prioritise collaboration, transparency and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team, leading the design process from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring technically compliant, commercially viable and innovative design solutions are delivered on a range of high-quality construction projects.

What You’ll Do

Pre-Construction

• Develop technically compliant, cost-effective and innovative design solutions that meet client requirements and support successful tender submissions.
• Review tender documentation to identify risks, opportunities, design gaps and technical challenges.
• Prepare and manage Contractor's Proposals, design information, qualifications and supporting documentation for tender submissions.
• Assist with bid management from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Oversee enquiries for subcontractor designed packages and assess technical submissions.
• Evaluate consultant appointments, ensuring appropriate scope, responsibilities and contractual terms are in place.
• Attend client meetings and contractor interviews, providing technical expertise throughout the bid process.
• Promote value engineering initiatives to maximise project value while maintaining quality and compliance.

Construction Phase

• Lead and manage the design process throughout project delivery, ensuring designs are coordinated, buildable and delivered in accordance with programme requirements.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chair and coordinate design team meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and design programmes maintained.
• Prepare and manage the Project Information Release Schedule and Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Identify and resolve design coordination issues, interface risks and construction challenges.
• Ensure Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements are incorporated into all design decisions.
• Manage Technical Submissions, Requests for Information (RFIs) and document control processes.
• Support project teams during mobilisation and construction, ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery.
• Provide ongoing technical support throughout construction and assist with client reporting where required.

What We're Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager for a main contractor.
• Strong experience delivering Design & Build, new build and refurbishment projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, technical detailing and design management processes.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and sustainability standards including BREEAM.
• Experience managing consultant teams, specialist subcontractors and document management systems.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify risk, opportunity and value engineering solutions.
• Competent in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience using AutoCAD Viewer, Bluebeam and Asta Powerproject (or similar) would be advantageous.
• Relevant degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIOB, RICS, ICE or RIBA is desirable.
• Relevant CSCS Card and Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and programme management abilities.
• Commercially aware with sound technical judgement.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Able to work independently whilst leading and coordinating design teams.
• Client-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality projects

Why Join Caddick Group?

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth

As part of a growing organisation, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach

We prioritise collaboration, integrity and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Caddick Group Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.
• Birthday Day Off: A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Caddick Hub: Exclusive discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Ride To Work Scheme: Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.
• Pension: 5% employer pension contribution.
• Continuous Professional Development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Private Healthcare & Medicash: Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).
• Life Assurance: Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.