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Senior Design Manager

Building Careers UK
Preston
money-bag £75000 - £85000/annum
Posted: 17 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Ref: 225384940

We are currently working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Design Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering high-quality construction projects across a diverse portfolio.

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
  • 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

If you''re an experienced Senior Design Manager looking for your next challenge, we''d be keen to hear from you.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted.

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