This Senior Design Manager role focuses on leading the design process for complex, secure government projects with a strong emphasis on fire safety, compliance, and buildability. Based from the Newbury office, you''ll initially support a live-site development requiring enhanced clearance and close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.Client DetailsOur client is a major UK government department responsible for delivering and maintaining secure public infrastructure. Their projects involve highly regulated environments with strict safety, security, and operational standards.DescriptionAs Senior Design Manager, key responsibilities include:Lead and coordinate the design process across all project stages.Review designs for compliance, fire safety, buildability, and value.Develop and manage design programmes and information schedules.Collaborate with consultants, commercial, and site teams to align design with construction and budget needs.Identify and mitigate design risks while driving innovation and efficiency.Ensure all design outputs meet client, regulatory, and security requirementSupport technical workshops, value engineering, and stakeholder reviews. ProfileThe successful candidate will ideally have experience working with a Tier 1 main contractor, demonstrating strong leadership in managing complex, secure construction projects. They will possess excellent technical design knowledge, risk management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidi