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Overview John Sisk & Son have an opportunity for Senior Design Manager to join our large residential project in Manchester. The Senior Design Manager is accountable for leading and coordinating the design process on complex projects, ensuring that design solutions are compliant, deliverable and aligned with client, statutory and contractual requirements. The role manages internal and external design resources, providing leadership, guidance and assurance throughout pre-construction and delivery stages. The Senior Design Manager works closely with Principal Design Managers, Technical Advisors, project teams and stakeholders to deliver technically robust and commercially viable design outcomes. This includes ensuring effective integration of health and safety, sustainability and buildability across all design stages. John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. Responsibilities Design Leadership Lead the design management process on allocated projects from pre construction through delivery. Develop and manage project design programmes, ensuring deliverables are met in line with contract requirements. Manage design risks, identifying issues early and implementing mitigation strategies. Ensure design outputs are fully coordinated, buildable and cost effective. Coordination and Integration Oversee the coordination of consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners. Ensure integration of health and safety requirements, sustainability targets and technical standards into design solutions. Manage design change control, ensuring impacts on programme, cost and risk are assessed and communicated. Support the implementation of MMC, digital engineering and innovative solutions in line with project strategy. Team Development Support continuous improvement in design management processes and tools. Provide guidance, mentoring and coaching to Design Managers, Assistant Design Managers and Graduate Design Coordinators. Contribute to the development of best practice, lessons learnt and technical knowledge sharing across the business. Quality and Compliance Review design documentation for statutory compliance, technical accuracy and alignment with client specifications. Ensure that residual design risks are identified, recorded and addressed. Lead technical design reviews, value engineering workshops and design team meetings. Support the Principal Design Manager and Technical Advisor in achieving design quality and assurance targets. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key point of contact for clients, design consultants, statutory authorities and internal teams on design matters. Present design solutions and progress to clients, project teams and senior leadership. Build and maintain strong working relationships with external consultants and the wider supply chain. Experience Extensive experience in design management within construction or a related sector. Proven track record of leading the design process on large scale or complex projects. Strong knowledge of building regulations, statutory requirements and industry standards. Experience in integrating health and safety, sustainability and MMC into design delivery. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem solving, planning and decision making capability. Leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor junior staff. Residential experience over 20 storeys Concrete frame experience BSA experience of GW2 ideal Strong knowledge of BRs specifically fire and acoustics Dalux experience beneficial Experience of managing a small team (2-3) Qualifications Required Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. Minimum 8-10 years' experience in design management roles within Tier 1 or equivalent projects. In depth knowledge of design processes, compliance requirements and risk management. Desirable Professional membership of RIBA, CIOB, Engineers Ireland or equivalent institution. Training in BIM, digital engineering or MMC. Postgraduate qualification in sustainable design, project management or health and safety. Additional Information Competitive salary 26 days annual leave plus additional company days Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our People and Recruitment Commitment At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team. All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion - your skills and potential matter. Don't hold back we want to hear from you. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland

Overview The Commercial Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects through strong commercial leadership. The role manages cost and value, contract negotiation, financial reporting, risk management and dispute resolution. Working closely with the project team, the Commercial Manager ensures commercial governance, develops staff capability and maintains positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. At John Sisk & Son, we're more than a construction company, we're a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction. Responsibilities Commercial Management Lead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and followed Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projects Identify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholders Manage project change processes by recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where not the company's liability Lead risk and opportunity management with the operations team, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implemented Provide commercial support and training to site staff Leadership & Team Development Manage and mentor the commercial team to deliver key responsibilities and develop professional capability Support knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmes Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects using appropriate techniques and software Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform decision making Ensure commercial teams act in line with company values, health and safety standards and cultural behaviours Program & Reporting Prepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts for projects, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action Lead preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholders Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issues Provide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability in subcontractor and designer agreements Ensure commercial practices comply with legislation, company policies and best practice Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth Experience Essential Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure Strong knowledge of contract law, risk management and dispute resolution Skilled negotiator with the ability to secure acceptable outcomes on complex projects Experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects or large-scale programmes Detailed understanding of project cost management systems and ability to interpret data for decision making Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills Ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelines Knowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Experience with behavioural-based safety leadership Strong financial management background with proven ability to optimise inflow and reduce outflow Experience developing innovative systems for monitoring direct works cost and project financial performance Active involvement in professional networks or industry associations Qualifications Essential Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or related field Training in bonds, warranties and insurances Training in dispute resolution and contract management Training in financial management and cost control Leadership training in managing and developing teams Training in communication, influencing and negotiation Valid CSCS card. Desirable Advanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skills Ongoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice. Additional Information Competitive salary 26 days annual leave plus additional company days Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our People and Recruitment Commitment At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team. All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion - your skills and potential matter. Don't hold back we want to hear from you. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland