Senior Design Manager - Commercial Construction Lead

Bimplus; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Design Manager for a long-term commercial build project in the UK. You will lead the design process across the project lifecycle, coordinating consultants, architects, and specialist subcontractors to protect buildability and programme deadlines.

Responsibilities include reviewing design information, addressing design and technical issues, and ensuring design outputs align with project programmes while supporting delivery teams. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering commercial construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and Building Regulations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet project deadlines.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design programme.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings and technical information for buildability and compliance.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues.
• Ensure design information is issued in line with project programmes.
• Support the project team throughout delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Stakeholder management

Meeting deadlines

Job description

Bimplus is seeking a Design Manager for a long-term commercial build project in the UK. You will lead the design process across the project lifecycle, coordinating consultants, architects, and specialist subcontractors to protect buildability and programme deadlines.

Responsibilities include reviewing design information, addressing design and technical issues, and ensuring design outputs align with project programmes while supporting delivery teams. A full UK driving licence is required.