Design Manager
Energi People
- Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
- Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
About
Senior Talent Consultant at Energi People Farnborough, Hampshire (Office / On-site)
I’m working with an amazing design and build company that delivers high-profile projects across offices, defence, aerospace, and other specialist sectors. They’re looking for a Design Manager to lead the design and technical coordination of secure facility design-and-build projects, including government, data centre, and high-security infrastructure environments.
This is a key role within a growing, high-performing team — offering real responsibility, variety, and the chance to work on projects where precision, trust, and innovation truly matter.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the full design lifecycle — briefing, concept, developed design, technical design, construction support, and as-built handover
Ensure all designs meet client requirements, regulatory standards, security classifications, and accreditation needs
Produce, review, and manage technical drawings, reports, and design documentation
Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, ICT, and security systems into integrated design solutions
Manage and review outputs from external draftspeople and specialist consultants
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary design contact for clients, end users, regulators, and security accreditors
Collaborate closely with internal engineering, project management, and operations teams
Lead design workshops, coordination meetings, and technical reviews
Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and external consultants
Technical & Construction Support
Produce and review detailed AutoCAD drawings (essential)
Interpret or contribute to BIM models in Revit (highly desirable)
Support tender documentation, scopes of work, and technical specifications
Provide design oversight during construction, resolving RFIs and managing design changes
Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and design audits
Deliver complete as-built documentation at project close
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in design management or senior design coordination within construction, interiors, secure facilities, data centres, or similar technical sectors
Strong AutoCAD capability with experience producing detailed technical drawings
Experience leading multi-disciplinary design processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
Comfortable working with sensitive or classified information
Ability to obtain UK Government security clearance
Revit / BIM experience
Knowledge of government or critical national infrastructure security standards
Experience managing external consultants and specialist designers
Relevant technical or construction qualifications
Highly organised, proactive, and detail‑driven
Strong problem‑solving skills and confident decision‑making
Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines
Professional and credible with senior stakeholders
A genuine team player who enjoys a fun, collaborative, high‑performing environment
Growth‑minded — personally and professionally
What’s In It For You
Lead design on technically challenging, high‑profile secure projects
Work within a collaborative environment across offices, defence, aerospace, and specialist projects
Excellent remuneration package and benefits
This is an office‑based / on‑site role due to the nature of the work.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Construction and Interior Design
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Languages
- English
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