Senior Design Director

6 days ago


Newtownabbey, United Kingdom HAYS Specialist Recruitment Full time

As a leading specialist recruitment agency, HAYS Architecture & Design NI is delighted to collaborate with one of the Province's top main contractors in their search for an experienced Senior Design Manager. This exciting opportunity has arisen due to sustained growth and increased project volumes across the United Kingdom & Northern Ireland.

About the Role

This challenging yet highly rewarding position involves overseeing internal and external consultant teams, managing design development from concept to completion, including manufacturing and installation phases. Key responsibilities include:

  • Utilizing commercial, contractual, programmatic, and technical expertise to manage the design process.
  • Reviewing and assisting with tender opportunities and value engineering.
  • Engaging with and managing external consultant and subcontractor design teams.
  • Preparing, monitoring, and reporting on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme, and Design Responsibility Matrix.
  • Evaluating the design process against current legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
  • Developing and implementing drawing and document control systems and protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant design or construction-related qualification, strong leadership skills, high attention to detail, and IT literacy. Experience with BIM processes, Document Control, Viewpoint, or equivalent software, as well as involvement in large-scale construction projects within a multi-disciplinary environment, would be advantageous.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of approximately £60,000 per annum, hybrid working patterns, generous annual leave entitlement, pension contributions, life assurance, and training opportunities to support your career growth.



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