Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our Engineer team, focusing on key projects across the East Midlands, including Peterborough (Hospital), Leicester (Pepsi R&D Facility), and Northampton (roof projects for International Academy), with additional projects as needed. This is a 12-month contract with the potential to become permanent, offering excellent career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design management for multiple projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Assess project requirements, develop plans, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage design processes across various sites in the East Midlands.
• Work independently, hitting the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet technical and client specifications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in engineering or construction projects.
• Ability to assess, plan, and manage complex design projects with confidence and autonomy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to provide clear project updates.
• Willingness to travel across the East Midlands (Peterborough, Leicester, Northampton) as required.
• Not a project manager transitioning to design work; must have established design management expertise.
• Comfortable with a hybrid working model (3 days in Coalville office, some home and site-based work).

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid Role: 3 days per week in the office (Coalville, LE67 3HP), with a mix of home working and site visits.
• Travel: Regular travel to project sites in the East Midlands. No mileage paid for commuting or site visits.

Contract Duration

• Initial 12-month contract with the potential to transition to a permanent role.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Design
• Industries: Construction