London, Greater London, South East, England
Competitive
Principal Design Manager
What does it take to lead the design of some of the world's most technically demanding built environments? As a Principal Design Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of engineering excellence, client strategy, and team leadership, shaping how complex projects are delivered from concept to completion.
What You'll Achieve
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
What does it take to lead the design of some of the world's most technically demanding built environments? As a Principal Design Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of engineering excellence, client strategy, and team leadership, shaping how complex projects are delivered from concept to completion.
What You'll Achieve
- Lead end-to-end design management on high-value projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Build and sustain trusted client and stakeholder relationships that drive repeat business and long-term partnerships
- Mentor and develop multidisciplinary design teams, creating a culture of performance and professional growth
- Oversee sub-consultant management, contract administration, and integrated design programmes
- Steer projects through statutory approvals, planning processes, and authority consultations
- Contribute directly to business development, commercial planning, and the continued growth of the practice
- BEng in an appropriate engineering discipline; Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status
- 10 years' experience at Senior Engineer level or above
- Proven track record delivering high-value projects with fees up to £5m
- Professional membership — MCIBSE, MIET, IMechE or equivalent
- Strong command of Microsoft Project or equivalent programming tools
- Commercial and contractual awareness, including working knowledge of contract law
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel internationally to support global project delivery
- Leadership role with genuine influence over project strategy and team direction
- Exposure to landmark, technically complex projects within specialist sectors
- A collaborative, values-driven culture built on integrity and innovation
- London-based role with international project reach
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
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