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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cambridge
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Competitive

Senior Design Manager - Construction - Competitive salary package

Your new company

One of the UK’s leading contractors with over a 100 years of experience. Operating across the UK in a number of sectors including: Construction, Residential, Fit Out, Maintenance and Engineering


Your new role

Working on a major expansion project in Cambridge, they are looking for a senior design manager to join the project team. Where you will be taking the project from pre-construction through to delivery. With a particular focus on the residential units of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate design activities across all stages, ensuring compliance with programme, scope, and budget
  • Chair consultant and client-facing design meetings, producing clear action lists and tracking progress.
  • Manage risk and identify opportunities for value engineering.
  • Oversee design deliverables, including Principal Designer and supply chain CDP packages.
  • Ensure robust change management and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
  • Drive sustainability compliance.
  • Support bid management processes and contribute to securing future parcels.
  • Promote health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience leading design management on £50m+ projects within Tier 1 contractors.

  • Strong knowledge of two-stage PCSA processes.

  • Familiarity with sustainability KPIs.

  • Proficient in BIM Level 2

  • Professional qualifications (RIBA, CIOB, RICS, CIAT, or equivalent).

  • Ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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