Design Manager

RMJ Construction & Development, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Birmingham is seeking a Design Manager to join its technical team. The role involves delivering D&B projects across various sectors and leading design team initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managing projects for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors and demonstrated knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Performance related bonus

Pension & Healthcare

Great training and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Design Manager delivering construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Ability to manage from pre-construction to handover.

Responsibilities

• Review technical aspects of details from architects and engineers.
• Coordinate changes with the Design team for best value.
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate the build process.
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project.

Skills

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

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - West Midlands. 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 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, known for delivering quality buildings to programme and budget, which sustains a high level of repeat business. They are a people-friendly business that focuses on investment into the team\'s continued professional development and training, champions progression, offers great packages and flexible working.

Key Benefits

• Top 10 Building Contractor with excellent reputation
• Growing West Midlands regional office
• Full order book for 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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