A Tier One Main Contractor is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join the team on a major new build project in London. This is a key appointment within the project leadership team, supporting delivery on a large-scale, technically complex scheme.
We are looking for a Senior Design Manager with proven experience delivering new build industrial or data centre projects, capable of managing and coordinating design packages through both pre-construction and live delivery phases.
The Role
- Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to on-site delivery.
- Coordinate and manage consultant teams, specialist subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure all design packages are fully coordinated, technically compliant, and aligned with programme requirements.
- Drive buildability, technical assurance, and value engineering throughout the design lifecycle.
- Oversee the integration of architectural, structural and MEP packages, ensuring seamless coordination.
- Work closely with commercial and operational teams to mitigate risk and resolve technical issues.
- Chair design team meetings and manage design reporting and programme tracking.
- Support the site team during mobilisation and throughout construction, ensuring design intent is delivered on site.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience operating as a Senior Design Manager or strong Design Manager within a Tier One or leading main contractor environment.
- Demonstrable experience delivering new build industrial or data centre schemes is highly preferred.
- Must be capable of managing live design coordination — not solely pre-construction focused.
- Strong technical understanding of complex building services integration.
- Experience coordinating multiple work packages across large-scale projects.
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge consultants and drive programme.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor on a flagship scheme, offering strong long-term prospects and competitive remuneration for the right individual.
For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
