Location: Watford (project based)
Office: Solihull
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + package
Sector: Industrial / Logistics / Major Projects
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
We are working with a leading main contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the delivery of a landmark £150m industrial scheme in Watford.
This is a fully site-based role during project delivery, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a major industrial development from pre-construction through to completion. Following successful delivery, future opportunities will involve national projects across the UK portfolio.
The Role
As Senior Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate the full design process, ensuring technical excellence, programme alignment, commercial awareness, and successful project delivery.
You will work closely with operational teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to manage design risk, drive coordination, and ensure buildability across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design management process on a £150m industrial scheme
Manage consultant teams and subcontractor design packages
Drive design coordination between client, consultants, and delivery teams
Review technical drawings, specifications, and construction details
Ensure compliance with programme, quality, and statutory requirements
Identify and mitigate design and buildability risks
Chair design team meetings and manage RFIs and technical queries
Support procurement and commercial teams throughout delivery
Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the project
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager on large-scale industrial, logistics, or major build projects
Strong main contractor background
Experience delivering projects valued £50m+
Excellent technical and coordination skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and building regulations
Degree qualified or equivalent within Construction, Architecture, or Engineering
What's on Offer
Salary between £85,000 - £95,000
Competitive benefits package
Long-term pipeline of national projects
Opportunity to work on a flagship industrial development
Career progression within a growing major projects teamTo apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please get in touch
Salary description
£85000.00 - £95000.00 per year