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Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager - Tier 1



Senior Design Manager - a leading top tier contractor is searching for a Senior Design Manager to join the expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to work on design and build projects for an award-winning Tier 1 contractor.



They have several projects started including across education, healthcare and defence sectors - the initial project is a defence scheme for the MoD (£20m).



Why Apply:



The company have a great reputation in the market and have built up a network of repeat clients and boast an extensive project portfolio which includes education, healthcare and commercial projects.



They have a focus on delivering projects under education, healthcare and MoD frameworks alongside commercial and leisure developments ranging from £5m - £35m.



They have a full order book for 2025 and into 2026 and can offer excellent opportunities for development and progression as the East Midlands region expands over the next 5 years.



Key Benefits:

- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing team

- Full pipeline of projects secured through various frameworks

- One of the regions 'Top Employers' with regional projects

- Supportive team environment with low staff turnover



The Package:

- Basic salary of £80,000 - £85,000 (Nego DOE)

- Company Car Allowance (£6,000)

- 26 days annual leave (option to buy / sell upto 3 days)

- Additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years

- Private medical insurance (option to buy family cover)

- Life Assurance

- Pension scheme matched up to 8%

- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave

- Dental Insurance and Travel insurance

- Plus more company benefits



Responsibilities & Duties:

- Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers

- Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value

- Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process

- Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project



To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Design Manager delivering construction projects ranging from £5m+



For any further information on this Senior Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed).



Key Roles - Senior Design Manager / Design Manager



Building Partnerships

Senior Design Manager

Ely, UK
Full time

Published on 07/18/2025

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