Senior Design Manager in Warrington

Energy Jobline ZR; Warrington Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong package and benefits

Direct access to senior leadership

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Senior Design Manager to lead design strategy across multi-rise residential and complex new-build projects in London. You will oversee consultants, drive technical consistency and ensure information aligns with programme, cost and regulatory requirements including the Building Safety Act and golden thread obligations.

This senior role requires proven leadership, the ability to influence decision-making, and the capability to evolve design governance as the

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Design Manager for a main contractor or developer
• Experience with multi-rise residential or complex new-build projects
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act and golden thread requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy across multi-rise residential and complex new-build schemes
• Manage pre-construction design development, ensuring buildability, compliance and clarity
• Oversee architects, engineers and specialist consultants across structural, civil, façade and MEP disciplines
• Drive technical consistency through design trackers, information schedules and quality control processes
• Review and challenge design proposals to ensure alignment with budgets, programme and value-engineering opportunities
• Lead planning submissions, technical approvals and regulatory compliance
• Ensure all design information meets Building Safety Act, BSR and golden thread requirements
• Chair senior design meetings and provide clear updates to leadership
• Facilitate communication between construction, commercial, technical and client teams
• Support the development of design processes, standards and governance

Skills

Leadership

Design strategy

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

CDM knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Senior Design Manager

London

£85,000-£90,000 + Package

We're supporting a contractor‑developer entering a major new phase of strategic growth under new ownership and a modern senior leadership team. With a secured pipeline of multi‑rise residential and high‑density new‑build schemes, the business is strengthening its senior technical capability to support a more coordinated, compliant and high‑performing delivery model.

We're now looking for a Senior Design Manager who can lead design strategy across multiple multi‑storey projects, bringing structure, technical rigour and confident leadership to the design process. You'll oversee consultants, drive technical consistency, challenge design proposals, and ensure all information aligns with programme, cost and regulatory requirements - including modern Building Safety Act and golden thread obligations.

This role suits someone who can operate at a senior level, influence decision‑making, and help shape how the design function evolves as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design strategy across multi‑rise residential and complex new‑build schemes
• Manage pre‑construction design development, ensuring buildability, compliance and clarity
• Oversee architects, engineers and specialist consultants across structural, civil, façade and MEP disciplines
• Drive technical consistency through design trackers, information schedules and quality control processes
• Review and challenge design proposals to ensure alignment with budgets, programme and value‑engineering opportunities
• Lead planning submissions, technical approvals and regulatory compliance
• Ensure all design information meets Building Safety Act, BSR and golden thread requirements
• Chair senior design meetings and provide clear updates to leadership
• Facilitate communication between construction, commercial, technical and client teams
• Support the development of design processes, standards and governance

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager for a main contractor or developer
• Strong background in design & build, multi‑rise residential or complex new‑build projects
• Deep understanding of façade and envelope interfaces within new‑build environments
• Strong knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations and modern safety‑driven compliance
• Confident leading consultants, technical teams and multiple stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with strong organisational and leadership capability
• Clear communicator with credibility at senior and client level
• Able to manage complex design information in a fast‑paced environment

What's In It For You:

• £85,000-£90,000 salary
• Strong package and benefits
• Direct access to senior leadership and opportunity to help shape the function
• A pipeline of multi‑rise residential schemes with complex technical interfaces
• Clear progression as the business continues to grow