Senior Design Manager

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 70k- 85k (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A profitable and established Main Contractor operating in the Mixed-Use, Healthcare, Education, Residential, Commercial and Science sectors, are seeking to recruit a Senior Design Manager to work on a c 40m Science project, joining during the PCSA stage and leading the design through to on-site design coordination and completion.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management at early feasibility and procurement stages through all RIBA Stages with involvement monitoring the on-site Design coordination and managing external consultants.
• Be the key point of coordination between the design teams, client and on-site delivery team.
• mManage high-performing design teams from the initial bid through to final project delivery.
• Lead the design process across all RIBA stages, challenging the brief to integrate innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute a clear design strategy and scope of service that aligns with the client’s core requirements.
• Oversee strict compliance with departmental procedures and internal design management standards.
• Coordinate activities between design teams, contractors, and statutory bodies to meet critical project deadlines.
• Ensure all design work adheres to current legislation, building standards, and health and safety codes of practice.

Desirable Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Design Manager OR Technical Manager OR Design & Build Manager on complex construction projects in excess of 30m+ from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts.
• Previous Roles: 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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