Strategic Design Manager

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: 

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

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

• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover 

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

• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements 

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

Your Role: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

What We're Looking For: 

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

• 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. 

• 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: 

• The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments. 

• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us. 

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

• 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.