Senior Design Manager | BIM, Sustainability & Preconstruction

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager to oversee design aspects of projects in Cambridge. This role involves managing design teams, ensuring compliance with design standards, and maintaining project efficiency. Candidates should have significant experience in main contracting, ideally in Education and Residential sectors, alongside strong sustainability knowledge. The position includes competitive benefits, a focus on work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension Scheme matched up to 6%

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Cover

Life Assurance up to 4 times basic salary

Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports

Company car/car allowance

High street discounts

Enhanced Family leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in design management.
• Experience in the main contracting market essential.
• Strong understanding of design compliance and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design aspects of projects and tenders within the Cambridge business.
• Co-ordinate design team and contractors ensuring compliance with standards.
• Ensure completion of design management departmental procedures.

Skills

RIBA work stages

Two-stage design and build procurement

Design management in pre-construction

Construction knowledge

Leadership of professional consultants

Sustainability knowledge

Low carbon design techniques

Education

BA / BSc in a relevant field

Membership of relevant professional institute (CIOB)

Tools

3D design

BIM

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager to oversee design aspects of projects in Cambridge. This role involves managing design teams, ensuring compliance with design standards, and maintaining project efficiency. Candidates should have significant experience in main contracting, ideally in Education and Residential sectors, alongside strong sustainability knowledge. The position includes competitive benefits, a focus on work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.