Senior Design Manager

2 weeks ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom ARC Group Full time

Senior Design Manager Commercial Build Salary: Up to £80k + package Employment Type: Permanent Representing a leading organisation within the commercial property and construction sector Our client, a respected name within the commercial built environment, is seeking a highly capable Senior Design Manager to oversee the delivery of design and technical solutions across major refurbishment, retrofit, and planned maintenance programmes. This role is ideal for an experienced design professional with a strong technical background and a proven ability to manage complex commercial building projects from inception through to completion. The Role As Senior Design Manager, you will lead multi-disciplinary design teams across a variety of commercial property schemes, including high-rise office refurbishments, commercial fit-outs, and complex retrofit projects. You will ensure that all design outputs meet stringent regulatory, fire safety, and building performance standards, particularly within operational and occupied environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate design teams through all RIBA stages for commercial developments and refurbishments. Ensure full compliance with building safety regulations, including Gateway processes for applicable higher-risk commercial buildings. Oversee BIM Level 2 implementation and drive digital design coordination across all project stages. Manage design risk, technical assurance, and quality control for commercial schemes. Deliver retrofit solutions that enhance energy performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Maintain the golden thread of project information and ensure seamless communication across internal and external stakeholders. Produce and review design documentation for commercial planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment work in live, operational environments. Qualifications & Expertise Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Strong understanding of commercial building compliance, fire safety strategy, and structural design considerations. Proficiency in BIM Level 2 processes and digital design technologies. Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience leading design delivery on commercial refurbishment, retrofit, or high-rise property projects. Proven capability in managing design assurance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of energy-efficiency retrofit principles and sustainable design. Excellent stakeholder coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience working within operational commercial buildings and delivering planned maintenance programmes. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV, for further information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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