Senior Design Manager
CV-LibraryStansted Mountfitchet, EssexpermanentPosted: 7 October 2026
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Location: Essex
Job type: Permanent
Unite People are recruiting a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of a major industrial development in Essex.
You will oversee the design process, coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure design information meets the project’s technical, commercial and programme requirements.
Key responsibilities:
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Lead design coordination across architectural, structural, civil and M&E disciplines.
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Manage the design programme, ensuring information is issued to support procurement and construction.
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Chair design meetings and drive timely resolution of technical issues.
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Review proposals for buildability, compliance and opportunities to improve value.
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Coordinate specialist subcontractor packages and manage interfaces between disciplines.
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Oversee design changes, assessing their impact on cost, programme and delivery.
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Work closely with the client and project team through design development, construction and handover.
Requirements:
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Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within construction.
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Experience delivering industrial, warehouse, logistics or similar large-scale developments.
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Strong technical understanding of multidisciplinary design and construction methods.
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Ability to lead consultants, challenge proposals constructively and manage competing deadlines.
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Good commercial awareness and understanding of design risk.
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Relevant construction, engineering or architectural qualification, or equivalent experience.
To apply, submit your CV or contact Alex at Unite People for a confidential discussion
Location: Essex
Job type: Permanent
Unite People are recruiting a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of a major industrial development in Essex.
You will oversee the design process, coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure design information meets the project’s technical, commercial and programme requirements.
Key responsibilities:
*
Lead design coordination across architectural, structural, civil and M&E disciplines.
*
Manage the design programme, ensuring information is issued to support procurement and construction.
*
Chair design meetings and drive timely resolution of technical issues.
*
Review proposals for buildability, compliance and opportunities to improve value.
*
Coordinate specialist subcontractor packages and manage interfaces between disciplines.
*
Oversee design changes, assessing their impact on cost, programme and delivery.
*
Work closely with the client and project team through design development, construction and handover.
Requirements:
*
Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within construction.
*
Experience delivering industrial, warehouse, logistics or similar large-scale developments.
*
Strong technical understanding of multidisciplinary design and construction methods.
*
Ability to lead consultants, challenge proposals constructively and manage competing deadlines.
*
Good commercial awareness and understanding of design risk.
*
Relevant construction, engineering or architectural qualification, or equivalent experience.
To apply, submit your CV or contact Alex at Unite People for a confidential discussion