Senior Design Manager: Lead Design for Diverse Projects

Edge Careers; Derby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a growing, well-established construction business in Derby. You will lead design across multiple projects across public and private sectors, with project values typically £5m-£30m, reporting directly to the Head of Design and taking ownership of design delivery.

They foster a family culture with strong staff retention and clear opportunities for career development and progression, offering a long-term role in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Senior Design Manager with construction design delivery experience.
• Ability to lead design across multiple projects and sectors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• Report to Head of Design and take ownership of design outputs.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure design quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Client liaison

Job description

Edge Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a growing, well-established construction business in Derby. You will lead design across multiple projects across public and private sectors, with project values typically £5m-£30m, reporting directly to the Head of Design and taking ownership of design delivery.

They foster a family culture with strong staff retention and clear opportunities for career development and progression, offering a long-term role in a supportive team