Senior Design Manager

Elvet Recruiment are seeking a Senior Design Manager to join leading UK main contractor to oversee design delivery on projects across the North East, typically valued between £2m–£40m. You’ll lead the design process from tender through construction, ensuring solutions are compliant, buildable and aligned with programme and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage the design function across multiple projects and frameworks.

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Develop design strategies that drive innovation, value and buildability.

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Lead design reviews, workshops and stakeholder engagement.

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Oversee design governance, risk management and value engineering.

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Support pre‑construction activities including bids, technical submissions and tender interviews.

About You

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Strong experience in design management within a main contractor.

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Background across healthcare, education, commercial or public‑sector projects.

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Excellent technical knowledge (architecture, structures, MEP) and understanding of Building Regulations and CDM.

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Confident leader with strong communication, stakeholder and team‑development skills.

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Degree/HNC in a construction discipline preferred; professional membership advantageous.

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CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

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Up to £80k + car/car allowance

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26 days holiday (buy/sell options)

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Private medical insurance

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Pension matched up to 8%

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Enhanced family leave

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Flexible/agile working

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Professional memberships paid

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For more information, please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment