Senior Design Director

2 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Aptus Full time
About Aptus

Aptus is a trusted principal contractor specializing in the design, fit-out, and refurbishment of commercial spaces based in the North East of England. Recognized for delivering high-quality projects across the UK, our portfolio spans across sectors including education, healthcare, and workplace, with each one built on our commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Director to lead and coordinate the design process across multiple projects, ensuring smooth collaboration between architects, engineers, and project teams to deliver outstanding results that meet both client expectations and our quality standards. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage and influence design within a thriving company that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in a Design Manager role within the construction or refurbishment industry and a strong understanding of design and construction processes, regulatory standards, and project management. The salary for this role is estimated to be around £55k-£65k per year, depending on experience.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including private medical care, annual profit share, agile working, 25 days annual leave plus birthday, company pension scheme, holiday trading, training and development opportunities, merit-based annual raise, and more.



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