10 Design Management jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is one of the leading Construction consultancies globally in the build and delivery of Data Centres.

Due to successfully bidding the project (circa £300m) the business is looking for a design lead to assist the works operating outside of IR35. The successful applicant will have a portfolio of delivering Data centres and oversee a team of two design managers.

The initial phase of works is six months with a further two years of works thereafter. There is an NDA upon this project hence the limited information on the specification however if you have a demonstrable track record of Design Lead works within the Data centre sector and based on the key criteria outlined, the NDA can be opened out & turnaround to commencement can be swift.

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Head of Design

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1241

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary : c90k-100k (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A highly regarded main contractor operating in the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Science sectors, are seeking to recruit a Head of Design to lead a team of Design Managers, Document Controllers and Digital Construction Managers across a portfolio of projects from early feasibility stages through to on-site design coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility leading a team of Design Managers through the RIBA design stages, bid management, PCSA/2nd Stage, Health & Safety, Operations and Commercial reviews.

Implement and ensure accountability for Design Management
effectiveness and best practice across the discipline.

Provide functional leadership for design management across the region.

Manage Design Management Standards and Controls

Implement a clear Design Management strategy and approach
throughout all opportunities and tenders.

Promote a collaboration between design and cost, where budget and programme drive positive outcomes.

You will act as the key point of coordination between the design teams, client and on-site delivery team.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skillset for this role.

Desirable Experience:

• 5 years+ experience as a Senior Design Manager or above, for a Main Contractor.
• Design Coordination on projects in excess of 20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act.
• Previous Roles: Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager OR Managing Design Manager OR Principal Design Manager

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Head of Design position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Head of Design

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1241

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary : c90k-100k (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A highly regarded main contractor operating in the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Science sectors, are seeking to recruit a Head of Design to lead a team of Design Managers, Document Controllers and Digital Construction Managers across a portfolio of projects from early feasibility stages through to on-site design coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility leading a team of Design Managers through the RIBA design stages, bid management, PCSA/2nd Stage, Health & Safety, Operations and Commercial reviews.

Implement and ensure accountability for Design Management
effectiveness and best practice across the discipline.

Provide functional leadership for design management across the region.

Manage Design Management Standards and Controls

Implement a clear Design Management strategy and approach
throughout all opportunities and tenders.

Promote a collaboration between design and cost, where budget and programme drive positive outcomes.

You will act as the key point of coordination between the design teams, client and on-site delivery team.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skillset for this role.

Desirable Experience:

• 5 years+ experience as a Senior Design Manager or above, for a Main Contractor.
• Design Coordination on projects in excess of 20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act.
• Previous Roles: Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager OR Managing Design Manager OR Principal Design Manager

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Head of Design position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Our client, an international real estate consultancy with a market-leading presence in the UK and beyond, is seeking an accomplished Associate Director to join their Central London Office Management team. This role will take a leading position in their Design for Management offering – a key strategic function that ensures operational excellence is embedded into commercial developments from the earliest stages.

This is a unique opportunity for a property management professional with strong experience in multi-let office buildings to work at the forefront of development consultancy, mobilisation, and operational input across prime Central London assets.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of Design for Management, providing expert guidance to clients, developers, and internal teams on how to design and deliver office assets that are operationally efficient, cost-effective, and occupier-focused.

Sitting within the wider Office Property Management team, the role bridges the gap between design, delivery, and management, ensuring that best practice is followed through concept, construction, mobilisation, and handover phases.

Key Responsibilities

Design Advisory:

• Represent the property management function during early-stage design and development discussions, influencing building design to support long-term management efficiency and sustainability.

Client Representation:

• Work directly with developers, institutional investors, and project teams to ensure operational needs are integrated into design and construction decisions.

Mobilisation & Transition:

• Oversee mobilisation strategies for new and refurbished multi-let office assets, including service partner procurement, service charge development, O&M reviews, and readiness for occupation.

Operational Expertise:

• Bring deep knowledge of multi-let office building management to inform strategic planning, including plant and MEP layouts, core design, access strategies, waste management, and sustainability integration.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Liaise with internal departments including building consultancy, facilities management, ESG, and legal, to ensure consistent delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for design for management projects, providing regular updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Thought Leadership:

• Champion best practice in design for management, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and representing the business at industry events or working groups.

Candidate Profile

• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent), with a background in property management surveying.
• Extensive experience managing and advising on multi-let commercial offices, ideally in the Central London market.
• Proven involvement in design for management, operational consultancy, or development/mobilisation projects.
• Strong understanding of building services (MEP), base build vs CAT A/B considerations, and service charge structuring.
• Confident client communicator with excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience working in or with major real estate consultancies or property owners/developers preferred.
• Passionate about innovation in operational real estate and sustainability.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team at a senior level, helping to shape how major commercial assets are designed and managed for long-term performance. The role offers excellent progression prospects, exposure to landmark London developments, and the chance to work with a truly collaborative and respected consultancy brand.

Our client, an international real estate consultancy with a market-leading presence in the UK and beyond, is seeking an accomplished Associate Director to join their Central London Office Management team. This role will take a leading position in their Design for Management offering – a key strategic function that ensures operational excellence is embedded into commercial developments from the earliest stages.

This is a unique opportunity for a property management professional with strong experience in multi-let office buildings to work at the forefront of development consultancy, mobilisation, and operational input across prime Central London assets.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of Design for Management, providing expert guidance to clients, developers, and internal teams on how to design and deliver office assets that are operationally efficient, cost-effective, and occupier-focused.

Sitting within the wider Office Property Management team, the role bridges the gap between design, delivery, and management, ensuring that best practice is followed through concept, construction, mobilisation, and handover phases.

Key Responsibilities

Design Advisory:

• Represent the property management function during early-stage design and development discussions, influencing building design to support long-term management efficiency and sustainability.

Client Representation:

• Work directly with developers, institutional investors, and project teams to ensure operational needs are integrated into design and construction decisions.

Mobilisation & Transition:

• Oversee mobilisation strategies for new and refurbished multi-let office assets, including service partner procurement, service charge development, O&M reviews, and readiness for occupation.

Operational Expertise:

• Bring deep knowledge of multi-let office building management to inform strategic planning, including plant and MEP layouts, core design, access strategies, waste management, and sustainability integration.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Liaise with internal departments including building consultancy, facilities management, ESG, and legal, to ensure consistent delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for design for management projects, providing regular updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Thought Leadership:

• Champion best practice in design for management, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and representing the business at industry events or working groups.

Candidate Profile

• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent), with a background in property management surveying.
• Extensive experience managing and advising on multi-let commercial offices, ideally in the Central London market.
• Proven involvement in design for management, operational consultancy, or development/mobilisation projects.
• Strong understanding of building services (MEP), base build vs CAT A/B considerations, and service charge structuring.
• Confident client communicator with excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience working in or with major real estate consultancies or property owners/developers preferred.
• Passionate about innovation in operational real estate and sustainability.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team at a senior level, helping to shape how major commercial assets are designed and managed for long-term performance. The role offers excellent progression prospects, exposure to landmark London developments, and the chance to work with a truly collaborative and respected consultancy brand.

Description

The Sr. Technical Vendor Manager is responsible for Performance Management, Capability Development and Risk Management of strategic Design & Construction service providers such as Consultants, General Contractors and subcontractors. The individual will build and maintain relationships with vendors and deploy strategies to efficiently deliver high-quality projects safely, on time and within the defined budget, looking for the establishment of partnerships and long-term relations.



Successful candidates will have strong level of ownership, bias for action and be highly motivated individuals who have Project/Contracts Management experience within the construction industry. The role will understand the details of Amazon buildings, and will deep dive on key construction partners by working in close collaboration with consultants, General Contractors and internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Pre-construction, Construction and Technology.



Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in UK or Germany with 50% of time traveling between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.



Key job responsibilities

Drive capacity assessment, collaborate closely with Pre-construction / Construction / Project Delivery Teams on vendor qualification and upskilling, ensuring vendor capacity.



Drive vendor capability assessment, develop and maintain Vendor Strategy together with Procurement Team



Metric analysis, leveraging data to gain comprehensive insights, evaluating key metrics and KPIs against organizational targets



Improve method to collect and sync feedback on vendors, seek out ways to automate and improve productivity



Have technical capacity to understand and improve KPIs on vendors performance as well as internal process.



Assess vendor risks consistently for tender input and support data driven decision.



Manage vendors performance ensure the delivery of CAPEX projects safely, on time and on cost.



Deep dive on technical details and lead problem-resolution, driving process improvements and lessons learnt, keeping productive relation between the organization and the vendors.



Leading critical escalations and claims and manage communication with leadership risks and mitigations.



Be a business partner with the Procurement, Pre-Construction and Construction teams, drive execution of horizontal initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

- University degree in civil engineering or architecture

- Proven Vendor management in construction and or contracts management

- Analytical skills with aptitude for figures and data-driven argumentation

- Proficient in utilizing Excel and software tools to deliver vendor metrics and conduct data-driven analysis.

- Written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

- Flexibility to travel up to 50% between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.

- Project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design

- French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

The Sr. Technical Vendor Manager is responsible for Performance Management, Capability Development and Risk Management of strategic Design & Construction service providers such as Consultants, General Contractors and subcontractors. The individual will build and maintain relationships with vendors and deploy strategies to efficiently deliver high-quality projects safely, on time and within the defined budget, looking for the establishment of partnerships and long-term relations.



Successful candidates will have strong level of ownership, bias for action and be highly motivated individuals who have Project/Contracts Management experience within the construction industry. The role will understand the details of Amazon buildings, and will deep dive on key construction partners by working in close collaboration with consultants, General Contractors and internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Pre-construction, Construction and Technology.



Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in UK or Germany with 50% of time traveling between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.



Key job responsibilities

Drive capacity assessment, collaborate closely with Pre-construction / Construction / Project Delivery Teams on vendor qualification and upskilling, ensuring vendor capacity.



Drive vendor capability assessment, develop and maintain Vendor Strategy together with Procurement Team



Metric analysis, leveraging data to gain comprehensive insights, evaluating key metrics and KPIs against organizational targets



Improve method to collect and sync feedback on vendors, seek out ways to automate and improve productivity



Have technical capacity to understand and improve KPIs on vendors performance as well as internal process.



Assess vendor risks consistently for tender input and support data driven decision.



Manage vendors performance ensure the delivery of CAPEX projects safely, on time and on cost.



Deep dive on technical details and lead problem-resolution, driving process improvements and lessons learnt, keeping productive relation between the organization and the vendors.



Leading critical escalations and claims and manage communication with leadership risks and mitigations.



Be a business partner with the Procurement, Pre-Construction and Construction teams, drive execution of horizontal initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

- University degree in civil engineering or architecture

- Proven Vendor management in construction and or contracts management

- Analytical skills with aptitude for figures and data-driven argumentation

- Proficient in utilizing Excel and software tools to deliver vendor metrics and conduct data-driven analysis.

- Written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

- Flexibility to travel up to 50% between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.

- Project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design

- French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
The Sr. Technical Vendor Manager is responsible for Performance Management, Capability Development and Risk Management of strategic Design & Construction service providers such as Consultants, General Contractors and subcontractors. The individual will build and maintain relationships with vendors and deploy strategies to efficiently deliver high-quality projects safely, on time and within the defined budget, looking for the establishment of partnerships and long-term relations.
Successful candidates will have strong level of ownership, bias for action and be highly motivated individuals who have Project/Contracts Management experience within the construction industry. The role will understand the details of Amazon buildings, and will deep dive on key construction partners by working in close collaboration with consultants, General Contractors and internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Pre-construction, Construction and Technology.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in UK or Germany with 50% of time traveling between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.
Key job responsibilities
Drive capacity assessment, collaborate closely with Pre-construction / Construction / Project Delivery Teams on vendor qualification and upskilling, ensuring vendor capacity.
Drive vendor capability assessment, develop and maintain Vendor Strategy together with Procurement Team
Metric analysis, leveraging data to gain comprehensive insights, evaluating key metrics and KPIs against organizational targets
Improve method to collect and sync feedback on vendors, seek out ways to automate and improve productivity
Have technical capacity to understand and improve KPIs on vendors performance as well as internal process.
Assess vendor risks consistently for tender input and support data driven decision.
Manage vendors performance ensure the delivery of CAPEX projects safely, on time and on cost.
Deep dive on technical details and lead problem-resolution, driving process improvements and lessons learnt, keeping productive relation between the organization and the vendors.
Leading critical escalations and claims and manage communication with leadership risks and mitigations.
Be a business partner with the Procurement, Pre-Construction and Construction teams, drive execution of horizontal initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- - University degree in civil engineering or architecture
- - Proven Vendor management in construction and or contracts management
- - Analytical skills with aptitude for figures and data-driven argumentation
- - Proficient in utilizing Excel and software tools to deliver vendor metrics and conduct data-driven analysis.
- - Written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- - Flexibility to travel up to 50% between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.
- - Project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design
- French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The Role: Head of Bid Management

Location: Bristol

Hybrid Working: Yes (2 days a week office working, central Bristol )

About Nomensa

Nomensa is a strategic experience design agency based in Bristol, London, and Amsterdam. Combining our experience in psychology, interaction design and technology, we create world class digital experiences.

We work closely with our extensive range of clients across multiple and diverse sectors to design award winning inclusive digital experiences that help millions of people. From blue chips to start-ups, from Deliveroo to the NHS, whatever the sector, we deliver experience excellence.

We are part of the Sideshow Group, a global community of digital and marketing agencies with an ambitious growth agenda. We get to collaborate, share knowledge and learn. This means potential for all sorts of future development opportunities and variety of work across the Group. 

We hybrid work so you get to come together in the office to collaborate and connect, as well as have some working from home time f that's your preference. We also have other patterns support work/life balance (for example, part-time contracts, nomad working, sabbaticals etc). 

Requirements

What you’ll be doing
Your role as Head of Bid Management will be to manage and build the team, bringing best practice bid management into our processes as well as being ‘hands-on’ with your own industry-leading quality bids. You’ll ensure the smooth running of the bid team, and that we are effectively collaborating across all departments. You’ll also need to be strategic, analysing and learning from what we're winning/what we're not and implementing new initiatives to create success for the business including training. You will take on high level conversations with the senior leadership team, like how we qualify new opportunities and how we package up and frame Nomensa offerings - to ensure we're meeting the changing needs of clients and winning against the competition.

Salesforce is fundamental to successful performance and forecasting within Nomensa. You will play a pivotal role in its success within the business, working closely with the CSD and Operations Director to ensure that the account and business development teams use it in line with the expectations set out by the business. You’ll be training new members of the team in our sales process, and heavily influencing our approach to producing winning bids.

The other pillar to our on-going success is the continued feeding of our Bids Content Repository (to allow all team members to self-serve, by finding winning bids content). You'll take responsibility for the on-going success of this easy-to-use platform - listening to feedback from internal users, iterating the IA/tagging where needed, training people in its use, and most importantly ensuring it's always up to date with winning content. 

You’ll also be researching and monitoring new and relevant frameworks, like G-Cloud, and DOS, and ensuring we are always putting forward our best credentials at all times, as we do a lot of work in the government sector. A track record of capture planning and pre-engagement is also desirable. 

What we’re looking for
As this is a ‘Head of’ role at Nomensa, it's essential that you are analytical, strategic, commercial, able to think ahead and identify inefficiencies/risks, and be able to work collaboratively for the good of all, continually refining our processes. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a track-record of multi-million pounds wins and an impressive conversion rate, as well as impact on organisational effectiveness in your previous roles in bid management.

Relevant industry experience is essential, in fields such as technical software development or design.Line management experience is vital, as are good project management and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to continually challenge the status quo and drive new processes during our growth.

Invariably our bids involve design, software development, research, user testing, accessibility and these can be very complex – working with and galvanising various talented practitioners and subject matter experts to produce well-crafted and accurately budgeted responses. So you'll be used to working at pace, and with people from all kinds of different specialisms, to create consensus and drive forward winning bids. 

Benefits

Our benefits for UK employees include:

· Time to recharge: 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service), your birthday off, holiday exchange scheme (up to 5 days), Summer Fridays.

· Health & Wellbeing: BUPA cashback scheme, BUPA medical insurance (with service), 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme cycle to work scheme, Mental Health 1st Aiders

· Financial wellbeing: competitive salaries, company pension contribution, , life insurance, financial wellbeing service, employee discount scheme

· Life beyond work: time off for charity work, involvement in our employee groups on ED&I, mental health, environment, and regular socials and fun events arranged by our Chief Happiness Officers!

The Application Process: 

The closing date for applications is: 22nd January 2023.

Applicants will be shortlisted and selected for a short call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You'll talk experience, ambitions and salary expectations. From there the interview process will consist of two stages.

If you’re excited about working for us but don’t have all the relevant skills, we would still love to hear from you. You may have relevant experience or transferable skills. We are all the better because of the many diverse backgrounds our employees have so don't let not ticking every box hold you back, give it a go!

Interview Adjustments

We do everything possible to create the best experience for candidates. We appreciate interviews can be challenging, so, please let us know if any adjustments will make you more comfortable or confident. For example, provide extra time or flexibility on assessments, have a chaperone on the interview, supply questions up front, or anything else that might help your application. 

Our Talent Acquisition Specialist Corrie ( ) can help with any questions during the recruitment process. 

Nomensa is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.