Senior Design Manager -NR Background

Description

• Leads and presents management review data/KPIs to project and sub-function leadership.
• Supports the net zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for managing carbon emissions during delivery.
• Supports procurement routes, contractual, and legal aspects of projects.
• Acts as a central point for project and stakeholder engagement, fostering inclusion.
• Supports business development and work-winning activities.
• Collaborates with project management office (PMO) teams to coordinate deliverables.
• Contributes to promoting technical excellence and supports communication/dialogue.
• Mentors and networks with peers and disciplines.
• Recommends and initiates changes to project delivery plans, develops new design management tools and processes.
• Leads the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Develops delegated elements of annual business plan outcomes to deadlines and budget.
• Ensures management system adherence and that project roles and responsibilities are followed.
• Acts as focal point for design-related matters on projects.
• Manages daily operations for project design resources/managers.
• Leads and manages design resource for project(s).

Requirements

• Good understanding of the construction and consultancy industries.
• Expertise in design risk management and mitigation.
• Knowledge of all design disciplines and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Utilizes knowledge and experience from company resources (Center of Excellence, Knowledge Hub).
• Experience in prefabrication/build strategies.
• Technical knowledge to challenge designs and proposals.
• Leadership and management of large, diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge and application of design management systems.
• Knowledge of Building Safety legislation, standards, contracts, and H&S laws.
• Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and challenge project proposals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and writing skills.
• Experience in team building and mentoring.
• Understanding of how carbon and sustainability considerations influence projects.
• Building safety competence for Higher Risk Buildings.
• Ability to influence senior management and improve working practices.
• CPD record of continual learning and development.
• Experience working with industry leadership and professional bodies (e.g., CLC, CIBSE, RICS, RIBA, ASFP).
• Ability to lead, delegate, and develop teams effectively.
• Experience with Risk & Opportunity management through design processes.
• Understanding statutory and mandatory requirements and timescales.
• Good negotiation skills supporting client focus.
• Good BIM literacy and management skills.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and sector-specific rules.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance