Senior Design Manager - (Resi)

• Senior Design / Technical Manager - Residential (Main Contractor)
• Richmond
• £75,000 - £85,000 + Package (Car/Allowance)

A well-established main contractor (circa 30 years trading) with a strong pipeline of secured work is seeking a Senior Design / Technical Manager to join their growing team. Specialising in smaller residential schemes, including Design & Build projects, their client base is predominantly local authorities and housing associations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design management across multiple residential projects
• Coordinate and manage external consultants and design teams
• Act as key interface between client, consultants, and delivery teams
• Review and manage design programmes, ensuring deadlines are met
• Drive value engineering and buildability throughout the design process
• Ensure compliance with planning, building regulations, and client briefs
• Manage design risk and resolve technical issues proactively
• Support pre-construction and tender stages where required
• Oversee document control and technical submissions
• Attend and lead design and client meetings

Requirements:

• Proven experience in residential projects for councils/housing associations
• Strong main contractor background, ideally with D&B exposure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Great opportunity for progression within a stable, growing business.