Our client are looking for an experienced Head of Design Management to lead Design Management within the Essex office. Reporting to the Area Director, you will be responsible for the day-to day management of the Design Management function including line management of Design Managers, resourcing and recruitment, project input within pre-construction and construction phases, design programme development and reporting, compliance with MS processes and standards. This position is office based with the requirement for regular site visits. Through the administering of our client''s Design Management processes, you will be managing and co-ordinating safely the overall design process through the RIBA design stages, inputting to bid/work winning, PCSA/Second Stage, SHEQ, operations and commercial reviews. Sustainability and Digital knowledge/capabilities are essential for how our client works as this is built into their business-as-usual approach to design management. You will ensure completion and compliance of design management departmental procedures, be involved with design strategy and approach and ensure adherence to the design brief / scope of service and develop a comprehensive scope of service for the key stages of the project. The successful candidate will oversee design managers and their management/co-ordination of activities for the design team, supply chain and statutory bodies (e.g. Local Authority planners and Building Control/HSE) in line with programme critical da