Strategic Design Manager

Description:

Join our Team as a Strategic Design Manager at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)

Salary: £TBC per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Strategic Design Manager to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer:

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Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday

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Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%

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Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover

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Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets

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Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements

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Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role:

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You will be working with stakeholders to define project scope, funding routes and design strategies across lifecycle programmes.

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You will be managing design consultants, contractors and Contractor Design Portion elements from selection through delivery.

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You will be providing ongoing technical and design support from early RIBA stages through construction and handover.

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You will be ensuring all designs meet required standards, regulations, specifications and include appropriate risk assessments.

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You will be coordinating procurement approaches, documentation, design deliverables and progress reporting.

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You will be liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maintainable, sustainable and compliant project outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

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Qualifications: You will have a recognised qualification in Building, Engineering or Architecture, supported by strong design management experience on complex multi-funded projects.

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Experience: You will have current working knowledge of building regulations, fire standards, sustainability improvements and defence-related design requirements, with exposure to PFI, PPP and two-stage tendering.

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Skills: You will have excellent communication and IT skills, strong organisational abilities, the capacity to influence and guide others, and a flexible, pragmatic approach within changing environments.

Additional Information:

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The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.

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Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.

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Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire