Senior Design Manager Welwyn Garden CityUp to £92,000 + Car Allowance + Package Project-based / office-based, with flexibility for occasional remote workingHealthcare, MOJ, or Education experience requiredWe are seeking an accomplished Senior Design Manager to lead the design management function across major tenders and live projects within the Welwyn Garden City business. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape design strategy, influence early-stage decision-making, and drive excellence across a portfolio of high-profile public sector schemes.About the RoleYou will take full ownership of the design process from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring robust, coordinated and commercially aligned design solutions. Operating at both strategic and project levels, you will lead design governance, challenge briefs, manage risk and ensure that design outputs support programme, cost, quality and client aspirations. You will work closely with internal leadership teams, external consultants, supply chain partners and statutory authorities, acting as the senior point of accountability for design management across your projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design management function across complex tenders and live projectsDevelop and implement design strategies that support bid success and project deliveryOversee design governance, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and industry standardsManage and mentor Design Managers and Assistant Design ManagersLead the design process through all RIBA stages, ensuring coordinated and buildable solutionsChallenge design briefs, drive innovation and embed continuous improvementEnsure design solutions align with commercial targets, cost plans and construction methodologyOversee design risk management, including design responsibility matrices and scope clarityChair design reviews, technical workshops and coordination meetingsBuild strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and statutory bodiesEnsure timely delivery of design information to support programme and procurementProvide senior-level input into tenders, including methodology, programme and design deliverablesSupport digital construction, BIM integration and modern methods of construction initiativesWhat Were Looking ForA highly experienced Senior Design Manager with a strong track record delivering Healthcare, MOJ or Education schemes for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor. You will bring:Extensive experience in main contracting design managementProven leadership on complex public sector projectsStrong understanding of construction methodology, design coordination and technical complianceExperience managing both single-stage and two-stage tendersAbility to lead multidisciplinary design teams and influence senior stakeholdersHNC / HND / Degree in a construction or design-related disciplineCIOB membership or working towards (advantageous)Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skillsA collaborative, proactive and commercially aware approachWhat You Can ExpectSalary up to £92,000Car allowance25 days holiday + packageSupportive, people-focused and collaborative cultureClear progression opportunities within a growing regional businessExposure to a strong pipeline of Healthcare, Education and public sector projectsOpportunity to influence design strategy and contribute to high-value, meaningful schemesKeywordsSenior Design Manager, Lead Design Manager, Construction Design Management, Healthcare Projects, Education Projects, MOJ Projects, Tier 1 Contractor, Tier 2 Contractor, RIBA Stages, Design Leadership, BIM, Digital Construction, Pre-Construction, Tender Design, Design Governance, Public Sector Construction, Hertfordshire Construction Jobs, Welwyn Garden City Jobs.JBRP1_UKTJ