Senior Design Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB25 9TN
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	15 Jul 2026
Closing date:	14 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Working for one of the UK's leading contractors operating both in the UK and Worldwide, they operate across a number of sectors including building, infrastructure, housing and maintenance.

Your new role

Senior Design Manager required to lead and manage the design process across multiple construction projects with regular site visits. Working closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients, you'll ensure that designs are coordinated, compliant, and deliverable within programme and budget constraints.This temporary role is ideal for a highly capable professional who can quickly integrate into project teams and provide immediate leadership and direction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design management function on allocated projects

Manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery

Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment

Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, planning conditions, and client requirements

Drive value engineering, innovation, and buildability throughout the design lifecycle

Identify and manage design risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are implemented

Support the commercial and delivery teams with technical input and programme alignment

Chair design team meetings and provide clear communication across all stakeholders.

Ensure design outputs meet the quality standards and project objectives

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager within a main contractor environment

Strong technical knowledge across a range of construction sectors

Experience working on large-scale or complex projects

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong understanding of UK building regulations and compliance requirements

Ability to manage multiple design packages and competing priorities

Commercial awareness and appreciation of programme constraints

What you need to do now

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