04th August, 2026
Thomas Search Ltd are working in partnership with a prestigious Ministry of Defence facilities contractor for the resource of a new Design Manager based in Tidworth.
Salary: Up to £61,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Tidworth
What We Offer:
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
- Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
- Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
- Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
- Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
- Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
Your role: Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, you will be a pivotal member of the Pre-Construction Team, overseeing the entire Pre-Construction process from feasibility to detailed design across a diverse range of projects.
In this role, you will be responsible for effectively managing the Pre-Construction process. This involves navigating various stages of design development, ensuring a delicate balance between providing technical guidance, meeting program requirements, and achieving project commercial objectives. Your role will also involve fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, including consultants and agencies like the Environment Agency, Planning Authority, and Building Control. Compliance with company Management System and CDM regulations will be paramount to the success of your endeavours.
A significant part of your responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with outside consultants and providing valuable technical input to the wider Team. You will be tasked with maintaining positive and effective relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration. Additionally, you will play a critical role in developing comprehensive project scoping documents for both Consultants and Contractors, aligning with client requirements and providing the necessary technical accuracy and cost certainty. Chairing design co-ordination meetings will be part of your routine, ensuring that the overall Contract Programme is adhered to.
Undertaking design risk assessments in compliance with CDM regulations will be crucial to the safety and success of projects. Regular monitoring and reporting on project progress, coupled with ensuring designs meet relevant standards and specifications, will be essential components of your role. Supporting the Commercial and Procurement Teams during tender reviews and interfacing with Facilities Management and Lifecycle teams to ensure the maintainability of designs will be part of your multifaceted responsibilities. Your ongoing support for the Site Delivery Team, responding to requests for information and technical queries in a timely manner, will be vital to the smooth progression of projects.
What we are looking for: - Degree/HND/HNC qualified in Building, Engineering or Architecture.
- Further professional qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Project Management desirable.
- Membership or active progress toward membership of a professional institution (RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, IStructE, ICE, etc.) will enhance your profile.
- Proven design management experience, successfully managing projects from conception to completion across various sectors and construction methods.
- A deep understanding of both traditional and modern construction methods is essential, coupled with a track record of effectively managing Pre-Construction activities.
- A working knowledge of AutoCAD and experience in a BIM environment is advantageous.
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