Senior Design Manager – Based in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre

Company: White Space Recruitment
Apply for the Senior Design Manager – Based in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Job Description

Senior Design Manager | Newcastle City Centre | New Office Opportunity

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I’m really excited to be working with a leading international architectural practice that is currently exploring the opportunity to establish a new office in Newcastle city centre.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to essentially be part of something from the very beginning helping shape the practice’s presence in the region while taking a senior role across projects, teams and client relationships.

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We’re looking for someone with strong design and technical knowledge, who is confident leading multiple projects and teams and working closely with clients, consultants and wider project stakeholders.

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The role:

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▪️ Senior leadership opportunity as the Newcastle presence develops

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▪️ Lead and manage multiple projects and project teams

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▪️ Client-facing role with responsibility across project stages

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▪️ Strong understanding of design delivery, construction and contracts

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▪️ Experience working on medium to large-scale complex projects

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▪️ High-tech, process-driven or industrial sector experience highly desirable

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▪️ 10+ years’ experience within the UK construction sector

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▪️ Revit skills advantageous but not essential

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▪️ Architectural, Architectural Technology or Engineering background desirable

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This is a really exciting opportunity to join an international practice at the potential beginning of a new chapter in Newcastle, with the chance to play a key role in shaping what that presence could look like.

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Newcastle City Centre

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Salary: Dependent on experience

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Interested? Drop me a message or get in touch for a confidential chat. 😊

Posted: August 23rd, 2026