Your new companyYou will be joining a highly respected Tier 1 main contractor operating within the East of England, delivering complex projects across the education, healthcare, public sector and civic markets.The business has a strong regional presence, an excellent forward order book and a collaborative reputation built on long-standing client and supply-chain relationships. With a growing workload secured through key frameworks and negotiated opportunities, the company is investing in strengthening its senior leadership team.Your new roleAs Head of Design Management, you will lead the Design Management function for a well-established regional business. Reporting directly to the Area Director, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, performance and development of the design team.Your role will span pre-construction and delivery, with key responsibilities including:Leading and line-managing Design Managers across multiple projectsResource planning, recruitment and capability development of the design functionShaping design strategy and approach during bids, PCSAs and second-stage procurementsManaging consultant engagement and design programmes through all relevant RIBA stagesPromoting strong collaboration between design, commercial, operations and SHEQ teamsEnsuring design governance, compliance, quality and risk management standards are metRepresenting the design function at senior leadership and business reviewsThis is a leadership position, combin