Senior Design Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1106

Location: Hertfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: An award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor working at the forefront of the industry for modern methods of construction and digital design innovation are looking to expand their established Design team with a Senior Design Manager to lead a c£30m project they have secured.

Operating in the Commercial, Science, Residential, Mixed-Use, Healthcare, Higher Education and Regeneration sectors, the Senior Design Manager will be taking the design lead on the project from early feasibility stages through to on-site coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management predominantly at early feasibility and procurement stages, but also with involvement monitoring the on-site Design coordination and managing external consultants.


You will act as the key point of coordination between the design teams, client and on-site delivery team.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skill set for this role.

Desirable Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Design Manager OR Technical Manager OR Design & Build Manager on complex construction projects in excess of £20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working for either an Architectural Practice, Developer or Main Contractor. (It would be highly advantageous for the candidate to have Main Contracting experience at some point in their career.)
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Regulations.
• Previous Roles: Technical Manager OR Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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