Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Pension + 25 Days Holiday The Company A growing and well-established new build main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business focused on quality, collaboration, and long-term career development. The Role As Senior Design Manager, you will lead the design process on new build construction projects ranging from £10m to £30m. Based in Coalville, you’ll work closely with project teams, consultants, and clients to ensure design delivery aligns with programme, budget, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion * Manage consultant teams and coordinate multidisciplinary design information * Drive design programmes in line with project timelines * Review and challenge design solutions to ensure buildability and cost efficiency * Chair design team meetings and manage design risk registers * Work closely with commercial, planning, and delivery teams * Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and client requirements * Support bid and tender processes where required Requirements * Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager with a main contractor * Experience delivering new build projects valued between £10m–£30m * Strong technical and construction knowledge across multiple sectors * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines * Relevant construction or design qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred) What’s On Offer * £75,000 – £85,000 salary (DOE) * Company car or car allowance * Bonus scheme * Pension * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Strong pipeline of secured projects * Career progression opportunities within a growing contractor This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Design Manager looking to join a stable, growing contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects. To apply or find out more, please get in touch