Job title – Senior Design Manager
Location HMNB Clyde and Glasgow
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, maintain, and manage an effective project design team and resource profile during bid and delivery stages.
- Provide a comprehensive, professional, and sustainable design service to customers, partners, and suppliers.
- Oversee and coordinate the design process through all RIBA design stages, 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.
- 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.
- Ensure design solutions align with commercial and construction requirements while adhering to budget constraints.
- Manage stakeholder engagement, including customers, contractors, and statutory bodies.
- Oversee change control processes and ensure necessary design modifications are approved and implemented.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
Requirements/Qualifications
- HND/HNC/Degree in a relevant field.
- Membership in a recognised professional institute (e.g., CIOB).
- Experience in developing and implementing design strategies and approaches.
- Proven experience in both single-stage tenders and preferred terms procurement routes.
- Demonstrated success in bidding and winning 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.
Join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality, innovative construction projects that align with customer expectations and industry best practices.
What's in it for you?
- 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
We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.
An explanation of the application process
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as a UK national.
Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.
Closing statement
At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.