Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager Tier 1 Main Contractor | Gloucestershire | £200m MOD Scheme The Opportunity Our client is a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor with an established reputation for delivering complex, high-value public sector projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a major project award, they are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the team on a landmark £200m Ministry of Defence development in Gloucestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a nationally significant project, managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion whilst working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and operational teams.

Role & Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process throughout all project phases. Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure programme, quality, and compliance requirements are achieved. Chair and manage design team meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.

Drive design delivery in line with project milestones and construction programmes. Identify, manage, and mitigate design risks and technical issues. Ensure compliance with MOD, Building Regulations, planning conditions, and statutory requirements.

Review design information for buildability, value engineering opportunities, and programme impact. Manage design change processes and maintain robust document control procedures. Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure seamless transition from design to construction.

Support commercial teams with design-related procurement and package management. Maintain strong relationships with clients, end users, and project stakeholders. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager on large-scale construction projects.

Background working for a Tier 1 or leading Tier 2 Main Contractor. Significant experience delivering complex public sector projects, ideally within Defence, Healthcare, Education, Justice, or Government sectors. Strong understanding of design management processes across RIBA stages.

Experience managing consultant teams and coordinating multiple design disciplines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM requirements, and construction methodologies.

Degree qualified in Construction Management, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA or equivalent) would be advantageous. Security clearance eligibility would be beneficial due to the nature of the project.

Package Salary up to £95,000 Car Allowance Excellent Pension Scheme Generous Annual Leave Entitlement Private Healthcare Performance Bonus Scheme Life Assurance Professional Membership Fees Paid Ongoing Training & Career Development Flexible Benefi...

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