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Permanent

Senior Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited
Stevenage
money-bag £75000 - £90000/annum car allowance, private healthcare, p
Posted: 06 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 05 November 2026
Ref: 225690048

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1461

Location: Hertfordshire + Hybrid (Office and Site Based 3 days a week with flexible working c2days a week hybrid)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c-75,00090,000 basic (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare and contributory pension.

Company & Project:

A market-leading, privately owned, Main Contractor with a secure, long-term pipeline of work across Hertfordshire is seeking a talented Design Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and support design delivery across an exciting long term education sector portfolio spanning Higher Education, High Schools, Academies and Primary Schools.

The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for a new build project c-25m in value.

Duties & Responsibilities:

While focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, the Senior Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants on projects c-20m+ in value.

  • Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
  • Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
  • Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets

Desirable Experience:

  • A minimum of 7-10 years'' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
  • Sector experience to include one of the following:
    • Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Life Science
  • Previous Roles May Include: Design Manager | Senior Design Manager | Design Coordinator | Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology OR comparable qualification.

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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