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