Building Careers UK Ltd
Senior Design Manager
Senior Design Manager at Building Careers UK Ltd, across the UK. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- Graphic Designer
Reference 643002023127485731
About the role
The Role
As a Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring solutions are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the design process across all project stages
- Manage consultants and specialist subcontract designers
- Ensure designs meet statutory, contractual, and client requirements
- Drive value engineering and identify design risks/opportunities
- Oversee design programmes, progress, and information delivery
- Support bids, tenders, and pre-construction activities
- Manage design approvals and regulatory submissions
- Collaborate with delivery teams to resolve design issues on site
About You
- Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline
- Proven experience in design management within a main contractor environment
- Strong leadership and coordination skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Commercially astute with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Experience with BIM platforms (e.g. BIM 360, Asite)
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Strong pipeline of secured work
- Competitive salary and benefits package
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
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Reference: 643002023127485731 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Building Careers UK Ltd
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