Senior Design Manager

ERSG Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension

Annual bonus

26+ days annual leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery for diverse projects in the Life Science & Technology sector. The role calls for at least 10 years of experience and a strong understanding of design processes and procurement routes. Responsibilities include managing design teams and liaising with clients to ensure compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive package, including a company car and annual bonus, with 26+ days of annual leave and more.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in design management.
• Exceptional working knowledge of LST procurement routes and contractual administration.
• Strong design bias in architectural or engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of effective design across multiple projects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to resolve design issues.
• Manage design teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Strong understanding of contractual procurement routes

Knowledge of design stage plan of works

Expertise in life science technologies and processes

Ability to manage and mentor design teams

Strong problem-solving skills in design issues

Education

Construction or Engineering diploma/degree

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Senior Design Manager or a time-served Design Manager ready to take the next step towards a Senior Design Manager, to join a growing team within our clients Life Science & Technology sector.

As Senior Design Manager you will lead the delivery of effective design across multiple projects, or a single large‑scale project. To provide a focus for, and lead the pre‑construction and construction design processes, liaising with the client, client vendors, the design team, in‑house bid team, operations team and other supporting digital / information functions within the clients business overseeing the design and development of facilities, equipment, and processes within the life sciences & technology sector, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. This role shall be client facing, with the requirement for wider stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Possess a strong understanding of contractual procurement routes and contractual administration, Design & Build (D&B), Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), JCT and NEC Contracts
• Possess a strong understanding of life science technologies and processes, including equipment, instrumentation, vendor engagement and workflows
• Possess a strong understanding of design stage plan of works to reflect client design and procurement work‑stage i.e. RIBA, FEL (Front‑End Engineering Design), Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC).
• Work closely with various stakeholders, including scientists, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in design processes and facility operations.
• Manage and mentor design teams, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to succeed.
• Provide a focus for and lead the pre‑construction phase briefing and design processes.
• Lead our client’s design management procedures, providing a functional link between the commercial, construction teams, other in‑house digital and innovation support functions and the designers throughout the project life.
• Implement the processes that enable the design to be challenged and interrogated within a collaborative team framework.
• Implement agreed processes for the production, control and distribution of design information at different project stages.
• Ensure regular progress reporting of the design.
• Ensure design information is thoroughly reviewed: for buildability, safety and maintainability, "completeness & compliance" and technical suitability before use.
• Assist the Design Leader in promoting innovation in design management, methodology, processes and practices.
• Assist the Design Leader in promoting the application and adoption of the Company’s vision and values in all design management activities.
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly, and solutions optioneering.
• Information and Change Control.
• Design compliance (client's compliance and legislative compliance).
• Support both the pre‑construction and construction processes, and play a leading role in the review, research, understanding and implementation of innovative design solutions to every stage of the design process and be responsible for leading the tasks and processes of the design team.

Experience

• Have at least 10 years experience.
• The ideal candidate shall have an exceptional working knowledge of current LST procurement routes, contractual administration and a good understanding of design stage workflows associated within the LST sector.
• The candidate will have a strong design bias either towards an architectural CSA or engineering MEP background, with a good understanding of the other discipline.
• They will liaise between the client, design consultants and the project staff for design matters, as well as liaising with the Site Management for the development of design package and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Construction or Engineering diploma/degree qualified.

Additional Information

• Company Car
• Pension
• Annual bonus
• 26+ days annual leave
• Much more!

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.