At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect, as one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society, this becomes possible by us also having the best people.

We are looking for a Senior Design Manager (Defence) to join our Building Operating Unit. This individual will lead and manage the design process, design management team and multi-disciplinary design team on a project, from enquiry through to submission of the bid, PCSA stage and the ongoing management of all design related issues through construction to project completion and handover.

As the Senior Design Manager (Defence) you will:

• Assist in appointment of design team and management of design team contracts to cost, time, quality & safety requirements.
• Manage the creation of the project design management plan and ensure all members of the design team are aware of their responsibilities.
• Manage the production and co-ordination of the design programme, Employers Requirements and design deliverables schedule throughout the project.
• Manage the delivery of design in accordance with the design management plan and design brief, including client requirements, cost, programme, best practice design standards, design responsibilities, BIM strategy and contract agreement.
• Chair Design team meetings and other design orientated meetings.

We are looking for:

• Demonstratable experience of delivering MOD/DIO/USVF projects working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages.
• Clear understanding of and demonstrable experience of working with the MOD/DIO/USVF, including a working knowledge of defence JSP standards.
• Demonstrable experience of design delivery - building, civil engineering & MEP installations.
• Ability and willingness to obtain security clearance to required level if security clearance if not already held.
• Ability and willingness to work on project delivery across a wide geography covering the Midlands and South of England.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.