FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Senior Design Manager role?
The primary focus of the Senior Design Manager role is to manage and coordinate the design of construction projects from the tender stage through to the completion of the construction stage design information and production of the operating and maintenance manuals, primarily in the Southwest region.
What type of projects will the Senior Design Manager work on?
The Senior Design Manager will work on projects ranging in value from £3m to £50M, including sectors like healthcare, education, and defence.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates ideally should hold a construction-based HNC (or equivalent level of technical knowledge) and demonstrate a good all-round level of technical expertise commensurate with a Design Management role.
What kind of experience is required for the Senior Design Manager position?
A proven track record of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages is required, with specific experience in healthcare, education, and defence sectors preferred.
Will the Senior Design Manager have to lead a team?
Yes, the Senior Design Manager may take the lead design management role, supervising a design manager and/or document controller or support another Senior Design Manager on larger projects.
What software skills are necessary for this position?
The candidate should be experienced in using Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as document management systems and project management software like Powerproject and Team Plan.
What benefits does Tilbury Douglas offer for this position?
Benefits include a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (plus additional long service days), private medical insurance, life assurance, a pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, flexible working opportunities, and more.
Is there an opportunity for professional development and support?
Yes, professional membership fees are covered, and there's an Employee Assistance Programme alongside flexible benefits that support professional growth.
Can I apply if I require visa sponsorship?
No, please note that we do not have a licence for sponsorship, and applicants will need to have the right to work in the UK.
How does the company value diversity and inclusion?
Tilbury Douglas believes in an inclusive culture that encourages new ways of thinking and innovation, celebrating individual differences as part of their commitment towards achieving Investors in Diversity accredited status.