Senior Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and design processes, design teams, and subcontractors throughout design, procurement, and construction
• Manage technical design of schemes to ensure revenue generation through quality, cost-effectiveness, and buildability
• Review and input into allocated bids, undertaking technical appraisals and assessing design requirements
• Produce, develop, and manage project-specific design programmes and progress reporting
• Fulfil CDM Principal Designer and Building Regulations Principal Design roles
• Coordinate external consultants to ensure delivery within time, quality, and budget constraints
• Ensure all building design aspects are coordinated, including fire safety, structures, M&E, and façades
• Manage change control processes for variations in relation to drawings, programmes, and costs
• Oversee document control and the flow of information to Commercial, Operations, and Client teams
• Conduct site visits and attend project meetings to monitor work execution against design specifications

Requirements

• Proven track record managing design and technical processes for residential buildings
• High rise development experience
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations (dutyholder roles and competency)
• Strong technical knowledge to assess and monitor design work compliance
• Experience in designer scoping
• Ability to lead and coordinate managers across a wider team
• Valid driving licence
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural qualification (Minimum Level 4 HNC/NVQ4 or equivalent)
• Experience with CAD (AutoCAD or Revit) and BIM
• Knowledge of PAS9980 fire risk assessments, EWS1s, and FRAEW
• Membership of a professional body such as CIOB, CIAT, or RICS
• Knowledge of temporary works and utility application processes

About the Company

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors in the UK.