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Date Added: Mon 28/07/2025

Design Manager

Birmingham, B3, UK
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Company: THINK RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £60000 - £68000/annum

Our client is oa West Midlands based regional main contractor with a fantatstis reputation across the industry. With a proven track record in a range of different projects including, education, multiroom, healthcare and multi-room they are recognised for being a stand out company to work for.

The Role

This is a Design Manager position covering early stages through to project completion. You'll work closely with project teams, clients, and consultants to ensure designs meet both commercial and technical expectations, while driving efficiency and maintaining buildability.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the design function across multiple live projects

* Coordinate with external consultants and review technical information

* Ensure designs meet programme, cost, and quality targets

* Engage with clients, project teams, and local authorities throughout the design process

* Resolve design, compliance, or technical issues proactively and efficiently

* Lead design workshops and consultant meetings as required

About You

You will be an experienced Design Manager with a solid technical background and a thorough understanding of construction delivery. Youe ill have main contarctopr expereince, an engineering, or an archirtceural background. You will need to be an excellent communicator and have the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects forward.

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience in design management, preferably in relevant sectors

* Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail

* Ability to lead design meetings and manage consultant teams

* Organised, solution-focused, and proactive in resolving challenges

* Confident communicator who can work collaboratively across all project stages

Why Apply?

* Join a leading contractor with a strong presence in the Midlands

* Work on varied and interesting projects with a forward-thinking team

* Clear career development pathways, including future leadership roles

* Hybrid working model with flexibility around site, office, and home

* Competitive salary, car allowance, and long-term career prospects

Next Steps

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