Senior Design Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to support the tender process for a major data centre development in Berkshire. The project involves the delivery of a new-build, three-storey shell and core facility, requiring strong leadership of the design process throughout the pre-construction and tender stages.\n\nThe successful candidate will work closely with bid, commercial, planning, and construction teams to ensure the design solution is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage the design process during the tender and pre-construction phases.\nCoordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors.\nReview and manage design information to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.\nIdentify and mitigate design risks, clashes, and technical issues.\nSupport the development of competitive tender submissions and technical proposals.\nLiaise with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure design expectations are met.\nEnsure designs comply with current building regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards.\nDrive value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and project objectives.\nManage design programmes, deliverables, and key project milestones.\nAttend and chair (where necessary) design coordination meetings, producing reports and action trackers as required.\n\nRequirements\n\nProven experience as a Senior Design Manager within the construction industry.\nPrevious involvement in data centres is desireable though experience with new build offices/commercial projects will also be considered.\nStrong understanding of shell and core construction and design management principles.\nExperience supporting tender, bid, and pre-construction activities.\nAbility to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage complex design packages.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.\nProficient in relevant construction and design management software.\nThis role offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Manager with strong pre-construction and tender experience to contribute to the successful delivery of a major data centre scheme in Berkshire. Temp to Perm opportunity may also be available. \n\nIf you are interested in the position, please reply to this advert with your CV for consideration