Senior Design Manager
EQUAL RESOURCING LIMITED
London
Job type
contract
Location
London, England
Senior Design Manager
£85,000£95,000 + Car Allowance + Full Benefits Package
Wiltshire / National Projects
Full -Time / Permanent
Join a specialist contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across data, defence and energy. Were growing our design leadership capability ahead of a major multi-stage Data Centre programme in Wiltshire (c.£80m), now progressing through Stage 4 design with enabling works scheduled for 2026. As Senior Design Manager, youll lead design strategy, governance and delivery across large, technically demanding schemes. Youll shape design performance from bid through construction and handover, ensuring compliance, clarity and best-in-class technical assurance.
WHAT YOU WILL LEAD Full design management across major projects
Design governance, reporting and risk control
Delivery strategy aligned to procurement, construction and commissioning
Technical assurance, statutory compliance and Safety in Design
Value engineering, optimisation and commercial impact
Client, consultant and stakeholder engagement
Leadership and development of Design Managers
Continuous improvement and digital design adoption
ABOUT YOU Significant experience managing design on major construction projects
Strong track record leading multi-disciplinary design teams
Deep understanding of contractual, technical and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to drive value engineering and design optimisation
Experience developing design management capability
Degree qualified; RIBA/CIOB/ICE or equivalent (Chartered desirable)
SMSTS + Black CSCS preferred
SALARY AND BENEFITS £85,000
£95,000
Car allowance (role-dependent)
Competitive pension
Electric vehicle scheme
BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
25 days holiday and Bank Holidays and Birthday off
Reference Number: CO1 To be considered for this position or other opportunities, contact Tash Johnson at Equal Resourcing Ltd or click "Apply Now." Equal Resourcing Ltd is serving as a recruitment agency for this job opening. Your application implies your consent for us to process your data and communicate with you concerning this application and associated services, in compliance with GDPR regulations. Equal Resourcing Ltd may use AI-assisted tools to support internal administrative tasks and document drafting. We do
not
upload personal data or use AI tools to make hiring decisions. Our client can only consider applications from candidates with a valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom. To view a list of job openings, please visit the Equal Resourcing Ltd website. Please note that not all recruitment positions are listed. For the most current opportunities, we recommend contacting us directly.
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Join a specialist contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across data, defence and energy. Were growing our design leadership capability ahead of a major multi-stage Data Centre programme in Wiltshire (c.£80m), now progressing through Stage 4 design with enabling works scheduled for 2026. As Senior Design Manager, youll lead design strategy, governance and delivery across large, technically demanding schemes. Youll shape design performance from bid through construction and handover, ensuring compliance, clarity and best-in-class technical assurance.
WHAT YOU WILL LEAD Full design management across major projects
Design governance, reporting and risk control
Delivery strategy aligned to procurement, construction and commissioning
Technical assurance, statutory compliance and Safety in Design
Value engineering, optimisation and commercial impact
Client, consultant and stakeholder engagement
Leadership and development of Design Managers
Continuous improvement and digital design adoption
ABOUT YOU Significant experience managing design on major construction projects
Strong track record leading multi-disciplinary design teams
Deep understanding of contractual, technical and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to drive value engineering and design optimisation
Experience developing design management capability
Degree qualified; RIBA/CIOB/ICE or equivalent (Chartered desirable)
SMSTS + Black CSCS preferred
SALARY AND BENEFITS £85,000
£95,000
Car allowance (role-dependent)
Competitive pension
Electric vehicle scheme
BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
25 days holiday and Bank Holidays and Birthday off
Reference Number: CO1 To be considered for this position or other opportunities, contact Tash Johnson at Equal Resourcing Ltd or click "Apply Now." Equal Resourcing Ltd is serving as a recruitment agency for this job opening. Your application implies your consent for us to process your data and communicate with you concerning this application and associated services, in compliance with GDPR regulations. Equal Resourcing Ltd may use AI-assisted tools to support internal administrative tasks and document drafting. We do
not
upload personal data or use AI tools to make hiring decisions. Our client can only consider applications from candidates with a valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom. To view a list of job openings, please visit the Equal Resourcing Ltd website. Please note that not all recruitment positions are listed. For the most current opportunities, we recommend contacting us directly.
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