Senior Design Manager 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. Location: HMNB Clyde and Glasgow 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

Join the project at Concept stage and manage design partners to deliver solutions for a complex, multi‑discipline scheme in the Defence Nuclear sector. Develop and maintain relationships with design partners and customer stakeholders. Serve as the main point of contact between design partners and the construction team, balancing needs and providing direction to prioritize project objectives. Understand design liabilities, develop strategies to manage these and lead the creation of design subcontracts that step down liabilities to appointed partners and extended supply chain. Lead the contractual relationship with 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 processes, 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. Secure appropriate and sustainable design resources, skill sets and structures. Coordinate design reviews and meetings to align outputs with project objectives. Develop and maintain fully coordinated design programmes integrated with the overall project timeline. Monitor design progress against the programme and provide regular updates to the project team. Adopt a proactive approach to managing design progress, 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. Manage a small team of Design Managers.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications

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, able to present compelling business cases to senior stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively across business units and manage multiple projects without compromising standards. Right to work in the UK and be a sole UK national.

Desirable

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

Benefits

Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days. Flexible and adaptable working arrangements. 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, cycle‑to‑work and gym membership discounts, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

Equal opportunities statement We are an equal‑opportunities employer and a company committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. Morgan Sindall solely employs candidates with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process. Direct sourcing commitment Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is committed to sourcing candidates directly and does not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any CVs submitted will be deemed gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms and conditions associated with such CVs will be null and void. #J-18808-Ljbffr