Design Manager (Pre-Construction)

We are seeking a Design Manager with a background in preconstruction to join our Build Sub Division team to work on a range of industrial and logistics schemes-including warehouses, distribution centres, and advanced manufacturing facilities across the UK.

• Degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor, ideally in Industrial or Logistics/Build projects
• Management skills and confident when dealing with staff, clients, figures, design issues and programmes
• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, design management, and procurement routes
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction standards
• Member of CIOB/ICE

STRABAG UK's Build Sub Division is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Design Manager to join our Preconstruction team, supporting the successful delivery of industrial and logistics projects across the UK.

• Lead the design process during work-winning and pre construction stages
• Review and interpret Employer's Requirements (ERs), contractor proposals, and tender documentation
• Develop and manage the Design Responsibility Matrix (DRM)
• Prepare and manage the Design Deliverables Schedule aligned with the tender programme
• Establish clear design management protocols and communication structures
• Ensure design deliverables support procurement strategy and early package engagement
• Appoint, brief and manage external design consultants during bid stage
• Chair and coordinate design team meetings
• Ensure effective communication between estimators, planners, commercial and operational teams
• Interface with client technical teams, statutory authorities and key stakeholders
• Represent the contractor in client design meetings
• Ensure designs comply with Planning conditions, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Fire strategy and Building Safety requirements, Relevant British Standards and codes
• Lead design risk reviews and ensure risks are identified, mitigated and priced appropriately
• Review and challenge consultant proposals to ensure Buildability, Cost efficiency, Programme alignment, Temporary works considerations, Health & safety integration
• Coordinate design reviews, clash detection and BIM integration (where applicable)
• Work closely with Estimating to ensure design solutions align with cost plans
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Quantify and articulate design risk within tender submissions
• Ensure scope gaps are identified and clarified pre-contract
• Support bid settlement and client interviews with technical input
• Align design deliverables with procurement schedules
• Support early engagement with key subcontractors and specialists
• Facilitate design input from supply chain partners
• Ensure structured and complete design handover to the project delivery team
• Provide clarity on design assumptions, qualifications and outstanding risks
• Assist in transition from PCSA to construction phase where applicable
• Identify process improvements within pre construction design management
• Support development of design management best practice within the business
• Contribute to lessons learned reviews post tender and post project award

• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK projects
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Professional development and career progression

We stand for respect, partnership and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it's building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.