Design Manager

Design Manager - West Midlands

Design Manager - a Top 10 building contractor is searching for a Design Manager to join the growing technical team delivering prestigious D&B projects across the West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to work with a leading contractor operating across education, commercial, leisure, entertainment, high-rise residential and mixed-use sectors.

The initial project is an exciting redevelopment of an entertainment complex in the West Midlands (£30m).

Why Apply:

Are you a Design Management professional with a passion for managing projects which make a REAL difference to the communities we live and work in?

Do you love taking hold of a project and managing from pre-construction phase through to handover?

Our client is one of the UK's leading construction companies, they have developed an excellent reputation for delivering quality buildings to programme, to budget and to the satisfaction of their clients which secures them a high level of repeat business.

They are a 'people friendly' business which is focussed on investment into the team's continued professional development, training. They champion progression, offer great packages - and flexible working too!

Key Benefits:
- Top 10 Building Contractor with excellent reputation
- Growing West Midlands regional office
- Full order book for 2026 / 2026 / 2027
- Great training and development

Salary & Package:
- Great basic salary of £57,500 - £67,500
- Company car or allowance (£5,000)
- Performance related bonus
- Pension & Healthcare

Requirements:
- Knowledge of architectural, M&E, structural and civil design solutions
- Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager
- Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations
- Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers
- Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value
- Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process
- Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Design Manager delivering construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor ranging from £5m+

For any further information on this Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on 07776 194180.

Key Roles -Design Manager / D&B Manager / Senior Design Manager

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