Principal Design Manager

The Principal Design Lead (PDL) will provide senior technical leadership across multiple schemes, bridging the gap

between project-level design management and strategic technical oversight.

The role is responsible for leading bid-stage technical input, managing escalated design and delivery issues

Across projects, and supporting the Head of Technical in driving consistency, compliance, and performance across

the Technical Team.

The PDL will oversee and mentor Senior Design Managers and Design Managers, while also retaining hands-on

responsibility for key or complex projects where required.

• Provide leadership across multiple projects, supporting Senior Design Managers and Design Managers in delivering coordinated, compliant, and buildable design solutions.
• Act as the escalation point for technical and design issues across all schemes, driving timely resolution and risk mitigation.
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