Senior Design Manager: Commercial Refurb & BIM Lead

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the commercial property sector is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee design and technical solutions for major refurbishment and planned maintenance programs. This role requires managing multi-disciplinary design teams and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards, particularly in operational environments. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and proven experience in commercial projects. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading design delivery on commercial refurbishment and retrofit projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial building compliance and fire safety.
• Proficient in managing design assurance and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams through all RIBA stages for commercial developments.
• Ensure compliance with building safety regulations.
• Oversee BIM Level 2 implementation across all project stages.

Skills

Leadership of design teams

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of energy-efficiency retrofit principles

Education

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

Tools

BIM Level 2 processes

Digital design technologies

Job description

A leading organization in the commercial property sector is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee design and technical solutions for major refurbishment and planned maintenance programs. This role requires managing multi-disciplinary design teams and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards, particularly in operational environments. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and proven experience in commercial projects. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.