Are you ready to lead high-profile projects, deliver intelligent design solutions, and be part of a business that’s redefining construction? As a Senior Design Manager you would play a key role in creating iconic, innovative, and sustainable buildings across Cumbria.

We’re one of the UK’s most successful Tier 1 contractors, with a reputation for delivering excellence in sectors including healthcare, education, residential, leisure, defence, and commercial. In our North East & Cumbria region, we’re growing and we want you to be part of that journey.

The Role

As a Senior Design Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and manage the full design process from bid to delivery, ensuring projects meet technical, commercial, and client requirements.
• Oversee design resources and coordinate design teams, suppliers, and partners to meet project goals.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, challenging briefs where needed to achieve the best outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures, RIBA stages, legislation, and industry standards.
• Manage design within budget constraints while fully incorporating customer requirements.
• Chair and coordinate design reviews, ensuring smooth communication between stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for a proven Design Manager who can hit the ground running. You will have:

• Strong knowledge of construction design and techniques.
• HNC/HND/BSc in Design Management, Construction, or related discipline, and/or CIOB membership.
• Main contracting experience delivering projects between £5m and £40m.
• Experience in pre-construction (PSCA) and BIM.
• The ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and foster collaborative working relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious team.
• Work on landmark projects across Cumbria, including education, public sector, civic, leisure, and healthcare schemes.
• Benefit from long-term career growth and development opportunities within a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor.
• Enjoy a varied workload across both site and office environments.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact 07749495879 matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk