Senior Design Manager

Atkins Search is recruiting a Senior Design Manager to join a well-established main contractor based in Nottingham. Renowned for delivering high-quality projects across the region, our client offers a supportive environment that values collaboration and employee development.

Our client is a privately owned business with a strong reputation across the Midlands for delivering construction excellence across various sectors, including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial developments. Their people-first approach promotes career growth and employee wellbeing.

• Established Reputation: Trusted in the industry and recognised for delivering quality in every project.
• Diverse Portfolio: Projects range from £1M to £30M, including work on major public frameworks and private sector builds.
• Growth-Oriented: Exciting strategy to expand its footprint, with robust leadership and team-oriented culture.
• Local Focus: Projects are regionally based across the Midlands & North, minimising travel and enabling work-life balance

The Role

As a Senior Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design process, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects that meet client expectations and budgetary requirements. You will collaborate with an experienced team and lead multiple exciting projects across the Midlands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the design process from concept through to delivery, ensuring compliance with project requirements and regulations
• Manage and mentor junior members of the Design Team
• Chair and lead design team meetings, providing guidance to consultants and internal stakeholders
• Develop and monitor design programmes, ensuring timely and cost-effective project outcomes
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, ensuring alignment with project goals
• Provide technical input during preconstruction, supporting bid teams in securing new work

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in design management within a main contracting environment, with experience in both preconstruction and delivery phases.

Key Attributes:

• Qualifications: Degree in Design Management, Architecture, or a construction-related discipline.
• Experience: Hands-on experience managing design processes in a contractor setting delivering new build and refurbishment schemes
• Skills: Proficient in design and construction software (e.g., CAD, Microsoft Office).
• Attributes: Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Competitive Salary: Attractive remuneration package, including car allowance or company car.
• Work-Life Balance: Regionally focused projects minimise travel demands.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.
• Engaging Culture: Regular social events and a collaborative, team-focused workplace.

Atkins Search acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential, and Infrastructure recruitment, supporting clients across the Midlands, Yorkshire, and surrounding regions.