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Your new company
One of the UK's leading contractors with over a 100 years of experience. Operating across the UK in a number of sectors including: Construction, Residential, Fit Out, Maintenance and Engineering
Your new role
Working on a major expansion project in Cambridge, they are looking for a senior design manager to join the project team. Where you will be taking the project from pre-construction through to delivery. With a particular focus on the residential units of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate design activities across all stages, ensuring compliance with programme, scope, and budget
- Chair consultant and client-facing design meetings, producing clear action lists and tracking progress.
- Manage risk and identify opportunities for value engineering.
- Oversee design deliverables, including Principal Designer and supply chain CDP packages.
- Ensure robust change management and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Drive sustainability compliance.
- Support bid management processes and contribute to securing future parcels.
- Promote health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience leading design management on 50m+ projects within Tier 1 contractors.
- Strong knowledge of two-stage PCSA processes.
- Familiarity with sustainability KPIs.
- Proficient in BIM Level 2
- Professional qualifications (RIBA, CIOB, RICS, CIAT, or equivalent).
- Ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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