Senior Design Manager

Senior Design ManagerWarrington£75,000-£85,000 + PackageWe''re supporting a contractor-developer entering a major new phase of strategic growth under new ownership and a modern senior leadership team. With a secured pipeline of multi-rise residential and high-density new-build schemes, the business is strengthening its senior technical capability to support a more coordinated, compliant and high-performing delivery model.We''re now looking for a Senior Design Manager who can lead design strategy across multiple multi-storey projects, bringing structure, technical rigour and confident leadership to the design process. You''ll oversee consultants, drive technical consistency, challenge design proposals, and ensure all information aligns with programme, cost and regulatory requirements - including modern Building Safety Act and golden thread obligations.This role suits someone who can operate at a senior level, influence decision-making, and help shape how the design function evolves as the business scales.Key Responsibilities:Lead design strategy across multi-rise residential and complex new-build schemesManage pre-construction design development, ensuring buildability, compliance and clarityOversee architects, engineers and specialist consultants across structural, civil, façade and MEP disciplinesDrive technical consistency through design trackers, information schedules and quality control processesReview and challenge design proposals to ensure alignment with budgets, ..... full job details .....