Head of Design

Description

• Provide technical input and buildability advice to support site delivery teams
• Support digital construction initiatives and BIM Level 2 compliance
• Chair design team meetings and ensure accurate reporting/document control
• Manage the design process through bid, pre-construction, and delivery stages
• Mitigate design risks, managing change control and ensuring approvals are secured
• Ensure health & safety considerations and sustainability objectives are embedded in the design
• Drive value engineering and innovative design solutions aligned with cost and programme efficiencies
• Review drawings, specifications, BIM models, and technical submissions for compliance and buildability
• Lead coordination between internal teams, consultants, supply chain, and client stakeholders

Requirements

I am looking to speak with highly skilled Regional Design Managers to lead the design management function across multiple major projects within the commercial, education, and residential sectors. Reporting to Regional Director, you will oversee design delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring solutions meet client expectations, statutory compliance, and programme requirements.

• Track record delivering schemes £10m–£100m+ within at least one of:
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience of traditional, D&B and framework procurement routes
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and digital design platforms
• Strong understanding of RIBA Plan of Work and construction delivery methods
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining programme and budget targets
• Proven experience managing design for Tier 1 contractors or leading main contractors

Benefits

Project Values: £10m – £100m+

• Career progression within a leading national contractor
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Residential & student accommodation, mid/high-rise
• Competitive salary + package (car allowance, pension, bonus etc.)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance