Senior Design Manager - Construction Main Contractor

Pace; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing regional contractor in London is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee the design process across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will take ownership of projects, lead a team, and ensure compliance with regulations. With projects ranging from £2m to £15m, this role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £90,000 plus perks and genuine career progression.

Benefits

Career progression

Exciting varied projects

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design processes on multiple projects.
• Proficiency in mentoring design managers and coordinators.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership of the design process across multiple projects.
• Lead and mentor design managers and coordinators within the team.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and client requirements.

Skills

Design ownership

Team leadership

Compliance expertise

Value engineering

Strategic input on bids

Problem-solving in design

Job description

An experienced regional contractor, c.£50m turnover, is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their London Bridge office. This medium-sized main contractor delivers new build, design & build, and refurbishment schemes across London and the South-East, covering sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, offices, super-prime residential and standard residential. Projects typically range from £2m - £15m in value.

• Take overall ownership of the design process across multiple projects
• Lead and mentor design managers and coordinators within the team
• Chair high-level design meetings with clients, consultants and key stakeholders
• Ensure robust compliance with building regulations, technical standards and client requirements
• Drive value engineering, buildability and innovation at pre-construction stage
• Provide strategic input on bids, tenders and framework submissions
• Resolve complex design and technical challenges across live sites
• Salary c.£75,000 - £90,000 + package + perks
• Growing contractor with multiple regional offices
• Genuine career progression with a sustainably expanding business
• Exciting, varied projects across multiple sectors