Senior Design Manager Job at Morgan Sindall Plc (Glasgow / HMNB Clyde)

Senior Design Manager

Morgan Sindall Plc

Location:
United Kingdom , Glasgow / HMNB Clyde

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Design Manager to lead the design aspects of tenders and ongoing projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective design management, compliance with company standards, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. They will play a crucial role in project planning, execution, and innovation, contributing to the successful delivery of construction projects.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design aspects of tenders and ongoing projects
Ensure effective design management, compliance with company standards, and collaboration with stakeholders
Play a crucial role in project planning, execution, and innovation
As the Design and Build Contractor’s Senior Design Manager, join the project at Concept stage and be responsible of managing our design partners to deliver design solutions for a complex, multi-discipline scheme in the Defence Nuclear sector
Develop and maintain relationships with our design partners and customer stakeholders
Be the main point of contact between our design partners and our construction team, balancing the needs of both and providing direction
Understand our design liabilities, develop appropriate strategies for managing these and take a lead on developing design subcontracts
Lead in managing the contractual relationship with our design partners
Establish, maintain, and manage an effective project design team and resource profile during bid and delivery stages
Oversee and coordinate the design process through RIBA and/or client gated process, ensuring innovation and continuous improvement
Ensure full compliance with design management procedures at bid and delivery stages
Develop and implement design strategy and approach for projects
Ensure appropriate and sustainable design resources, skill sets, and structures are put in place
Manage and coordinate design reviews and meetings to align design outputs with project objectives
Develop and maintain fully coordinated design programs integrated with the overall project timeline
Monitor design progress against the program and provide regular updates to the project team
Adopt a pro-active approach to managing design progress, through monitoring leading indicators and initiating corrective action where required
Ensure design solutions align with commercial and construction requirements while adhering to budget constraints
Oversee change control processes and ensure necessary design modifications are approved and implemented
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice
Management of a small team of Design Managers

Requirements:

HND, HNC or Degree in Engineering or related discipline
Experience in developing and implementing design strategies and approaches for infrastructure and/or major construction projects
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams
Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills
In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, design processes, and compliance requirements
Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills with the ability to present compelling business cases to senior stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively across business units and manage multiple projects without compromising standards
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be a sole UK national

Nice to have:

Membership of a recognised, relevant professional institute
Experience in Nuclear or similar highly regulated sector

What we offer:

Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance
Share-save scheme
Discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships
Support services for colleagues and their families

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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