Senior Design Manager Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Posted on 05/19/2025 Be the First to Apply

Guildford, Surrey
Galliford Try Ltd

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Senior Design Manager

Guildford

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Guildford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

Manage the whole process of designing the solution(s) for projects to meet or exceed customers’ requirements and framework deliverables. To recognise Contractual, Financial, Technical and Operational Risks and to find opportunities for Value Engineering, to minimise risk and maximise gross profit on contracts whilst achieving Customer Satisfaction.To support the fulfilment of the pipeline of contracts Safely, On Time, and to the required Quality.

Lead the Appointment of Design and associated Consultants, ensuring a Contractual Requirements are captured, along with the deliverables being clearly defined using such tools as the IRS, MIDP, Deliverables and Scope of Services. Review and appraise fee proposals from the Consultants. Manage & monitor performance of Consultants encouraging a “Collaborative” approach to deliver robust, co-ordinated designs on time and to budget. Lead the KPI assessment of each and the production of progress Reports as required. Support and manage the development of CDP Packages to ensure compliance and that they are fully co-ordinated.

Assess the Consultants in line with CDM 2015 requirements and ensure all obligations are met.Designs should fully consider Health, Safety and Buildability.

Manage and take ownership of all Design Processes and information flow on Design and Build and heavily CDP contracts to meet the Employer’s Requirements, Contractors Proposals and Contract Conditions within the agreed Programme constraints using our CDE.Assess, evaluate and ensure alignment of Design outputs to each of the relevant RIBA Stages.

Our business is primarily focused on key frameworks, with repeat business clients. The candidate will be required to support the two stage submission requirements of the frameworks, securing the opportunity and delivering the second stage. Managing the designs to achieve the client’s expectations, contract requirements and to deliver within budget.

To support the implementation of the Galliford Try Building Southern’s Business Improvement Strategy, “Delivering Excellence”. The focus of this is project delivery through four cornerstones: Safe, On Time, Snag Free and Delighted Client. The role will also require the implementation of all Galliford Try’s relevant policies including those for HSS, Design Management, Risk Management and our BIM strategy.

They will also ensure maximum potential is achieved on the framework KPI’s so ensure best on framework.

About You:

The candidate will be an expert in BIM, they will have the capability to review all bids for BIM requirements, review the EIR, develop the BEP, Appoint BIM Consultants and Design Consultants ensuring all BIM outputs are captured. They will have a sound knowledge of BIM Standards, Naming Protocols, Asset Register Development, COBie outputs and the ability to audit against the EIR and BEP.

• Construction/Design related HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent
• Member or working towards of Professional Body CIOB/RIBA/RICS
• BIM Expertise
• New build and refurbishment experience in core markets including: Education Buildings, Health Care Projects, Civic, Frameworks, Traditional and D&B Contracts, All Building Sub-Structure, Frame and Envelope Solutions, MMC
• Managing Designers and other Consultants, preferable with a Design background.
• Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget quality standards with high customer satisfaction results.Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions.
• Computer literate and Commercially astute.
• Ability to make decisions within authority and able to lead and work as a team member.
• Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company with drive to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate our Company Values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”

A full job description for this role is available upon request.