Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager Somerset £85,000

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- £115,000 Travel Allowance Discretionary Bonus Pension Holidays Private Medical Insurance Career Progression 'Immediate Start' Join a high-performing, fast-growing contractor delivering complex, high-value (£100m) mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe.

This is a rare opportunity for a driven Design Manager to take ownership of technically challenging builds in the data centre, pharmaceutical, and advanced logistics sectors while stepping into a clear and supported path towards Senior Management and ultimately Director level.

You'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team trusted by blue-chip clients and known for quality, innovation, and rapid career development.

In this role, you'll take full ownership of the design process, from coordination through to technical assurance and site integration.

Working alongside the project team, consultants, and subcontractors, you'll manage the flow of design information and ensure alignment with programme, budget, and quality expectations.

You'll play a key role in bridging the gap between concept and construction
- making sure every design detail is ready, compliant, and buildable.

The role will suit candidates with a background in MEP or Build (CSA) who are confident in navigating the technical design process, BIM coordination, and working in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Your Role as a Senior Design Manager Will Include: Managing and coordinating the full design process, aligning with client and construction requirements Leading design meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors Reviewing and managing design deliverables including drawings, technical submittals, and packages Ensuring quality control through site inspections and design reviews Overseeing completion of as-built packages and final design documentation As a Senior Design Manager, You Will Have: A background in MEP, Architectural, Structural, or Civil Engineering Experience managing technical design on major construction projects Proficiency in BIM and CAD tools, with a good grasp of digital workflows Keywords: Design Manager, Senior Design Manager, MEP Design Manager, CSA Design xwzovoh Manager, Construction Design Manager, Technical Design Manager, Design Lead, Design Coordinator, Data Centre, Data Center, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Industrial, Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, High-Tech Construction, Cleanroom, MEP, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, CSA, Civils, Structural, Architectural, Main Contractor, Tier 1 Contractor, General Contractor, Design Management, Design Coordination, Technical Assurance, Design Delivery, Design Programme, Design Review, Submittals, RFIs, Design Change Management, BIM, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, BIM Coordination, Somerset, Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Bath, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, Frome, Wells, South West, UK Wide