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Head of Design

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Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Great Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£75k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Design

Midlands (Hybrid working considered)

About Us

We are an award-winning, privately owned construction and development business with a strong regional presence across the Midlands. We deliver high-quality projects across the education, healthcare, residential and commercial sectors.

Our reputation is built on collaboration, integrity, long-term partnerships and a commitment to sustainability and innovation. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Design to lead and shape our design function across the business.

The Role

As Head of Design, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to the design team, ensuring excellence from concept through to project completion. You will play a critical role in strengthening our pre-construction and delivery capability, driving innovation, and ensuring projects are coordinated, compliant and commercially robust.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for developing design strategy, managing risk, and embedding best practice across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop the design team across multiple projects and sectors

Establish and implement a clear design strategy aligned with business objectives

Oversee design management processes from bid stage through to completion

Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including the Building Safety Act and current industry standards

Drive digital innovation, including BIM and modern methods of construction

Work collaboratively with Pre-Construction, Commercial and Operational teams

Manage consultant appointments and performance

Identify, manage and mitigate design risk

Champion sustainability and low-carbon design solutions

Contribute to bid strategy and client engagement

About You

We are seeking an experienced design leader with strong construction knowledge and a collaborative leadership style.

You will have:

Proven experience in a senior design management role within construction

Strong understanding of UK construction legislation and building regulations

Experience delivering projects across education, healthcare, residential or commercial sectors

Knowledge of BIM, digital construction and modern methods of construction

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strategic mindset with the ability to lead at both operational and strategic levels

Professional qualification in Architecture, Engineering or Construction (Chartered status desirable)

What We Offer

Competitive salary up to £80,000 and benefits package

Car allowance / company car

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Professional development and career progression

The opportunity to shape and influence a growing design function within an ambitious organisation

Reference: 225304662

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CV-Library

Head of Design

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library

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Great Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£75k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Design

Midlands (Hybrid working considered)

About Us

We are an award-winning, privately owned construction and development business with a strong regional presence across the Midlands. We deliver high-quality projects across the education, healthcare, residential and commercial sectors.

Our reputation is built on collaboration, integrity, long-term partnerships and a commitment to sustainability and innovation. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Design to lead and shape our design function across the business.

The Role

As Head of Design, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to the design team, ensuring excellence from concept through to project completion. You will play a critical role in strengthening our pre-construction and delivery capability, driving innovation, and ensuring projects are coordinated, compliant and commercially robust.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for developing design strategy, managing risk, and embedding best practice across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop the design team across multiple projects and sectors

Establish and implement a clear design strategy aligned with business objectives

Oversee design management processes from bid stage through to completion

Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including the Building Safety Act and current industry standards

Drive digital innovation, including BIM and modern methods of construction

Work collaboratively with Pre-Construction, Commercial and Operational teams

Manage consultant appointments and performance

Identify, manage and mitigate design risk

Champion sustainability and low-carbon design solutions

Contribute to bid strategy and client engagement

About You

We are seeking an experienced design leader with strong construction knowledge and a collaborative leadership style.

You will have:

Proven experience in a senior design management role within construction

Strong understanding of UK construction legislation and building regulations

Experience delivering projects across education, healthcare, residential or commercial sectors

Knowledge of BIM, digital construction and modern methods of construction

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strategic mindset with the ability to lead at both operational and strategic levels

Professional qualification in Architecture, Engineering or Construction (Chartered status desirable)

What We Offer

Competitive salary up to £80,000 and benefits package

Car allowance / company car

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Professional development and career progression

The opportunity to shape and influence a growing design function within an ambitious organisation
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Reference: 225304662

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