Head of Function - Head of Design

Head of Design – Frameworks (National)

Highly Competitive Salary + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

Permanent - Full Time

Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction industry?

If so, we’ve a fantastic opportunity within our construction business for a head of design to join us!

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the design strategy behind some of the UK’s most important projects. As Head of Design, you will drive consistency, innovation and best practice across our national framework delivery, ensuring exceptional design quality from concept through to completion and beyond.

Working closely with regional design management teams, you will provide strategic leadership and guidance to ensure framework projects are delivered consistently, meeting client expectations while aligning with Morgan Sindall’s high standards for quality, safety and performance.

You will also take ownership of the development, implementation and continuous improvement of technical standards across the frameworks. By embedding best practice, capturing lessons learned and promoting innovation, you will play a key role in improving efficiency, strengthening collaboration with our design partners and enhancing the overall quality of project outcomes.

About You

You’ll bring a strong technical foundation and a proven track record in design leadership within the construction sector. Educated to HND, HNC or degree level, you’ll have experience shaping design strategies and delivering high-quality outcomes across complex projects. You’ll be comfortable operating across a range of procurement routes, including both single-stage tenders and preferred partner arrangements, and will have played a key role in bidding for and securing new work. You’ll have experience managing design on primary and secondary education projects and understand the unique challenges and standards associated with delivering high-quality learning environments.

You’re a natural collaborator who thrives in a team environment and enjoys working across business units to deliver shared goals. With strong leadership and management skills, you know how to motivate teams and partners to achieve high standards of quality and compliance. Highly organised and commercially aware, you’re able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on performance or outcomes.

You’ll have a strong understanding of construction practices and standards, combined with the confidence to challenge, influence and guide others to ensure the right solutions are delivered. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, you’re able to communicate complex ideas clearly, negotiate effectively and build a compelling business case to support strategic decision-making.

Benefits

We strive to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We understand that many of our people have family and personal responsibilities and so we are committed to providing that support. Pension Scheme matched up to 6%; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years’ service and the holiday plus scheme; Private Healthcare Cover; Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary; Recognition for professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000; Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports; Company car/car allowance; People Portal for high street discounts; Long Service Wards; Sharesave Plan; Incentive Scheme; Enhanced Family leave and more!

What can we offer you

You will be part of a dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun environment. No day will be the same and we challenge each other to deliver what’s right for our customers.

Our culture is so important to us and defines the way we go about our business. We are inclusive, supportive and team focused and take pride in the longstanding and committed relationships we have with our supply chain partners.

Our culture places a huge amount of trust in our team – we all know what is expected of us and we are committed to delivering as individuals and as a team.

We strive to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We understand that many of our people have family and personal responsibilities and so we are committed to providing that support.

If you are interested in furthering your career in an inclusive and supportive environment, apply to us today!

Equality Statement

Morgan Sindall Construction seeks to recruit the best person for each of our roles, based on merit alone and free from bias. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recruit individuals who embody our core values of professionalism, expertise and trust which has given us a fantastic variety of people and cultures across our organisation.

We celebrate our diverse teams who make Morgan Sindall Construction the inclusive, collaborative and rewarding place it is to work. We hire the best in the industry, provide them the support to achieve their goals and challenge them to make a real impact on our business. If you want to join an organisation that truly sees and harnesses what makes you unique, apply to us today.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our aim is to create a workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status. Morgan Sindall Construction is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation. Our recruitment process should be accessible to all.