Design Manager

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Design Manager in Birmingham to lead and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. You will work closely with internal teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients to ensure all design information is delivered accurately and on programme to support site operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established contractor with a strong pipeline of prestigious schemes, offering career progression, a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager in construction.
• Experience managing consultants, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design process from pre-construction to project completion.
• Manage design consultants and subcontractors to deliver design information on programme.
• Review Employer's Requirements and Contractor's Proposals for compatibility.
• Oversee design coordination during construction and resolve issues.
• Chair and minute design meetings and track actions to completion.
• Monitor design programmes and identify risks with mitigation.
• Collaborate with project, commercial and site teams to align outputs with programme, budget, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and client specifications.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Design Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £57,000 - £67,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking to join a leading construction business delivering high-profile projects? My client is seeking a proactive and organised professional to take ownership of the design management process, ensuring the successful delivery of design information throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of exciting projects, offering career progression, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to work on complex and rewarding schemes.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the design process from pre‑construction through to project completion. Working closely with internal teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients, you’ll ensure all design information is delivered accurately and on programme to support successful site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants, specialist consultants, and design subcontractors to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of all design information required for construction.
• Lead and support Design Coordinators, providing mentoring, guidance, and technical expertise across multiple projects.
• Review and contribute to Employer's Requirements and Contractor's Proposals, ensuring compatibility and compliance throughout the design process.
• Oversee and support design coordination during the construction phase, resolving design issues and ensuring effective communication between all stakeholders.
• Chair, coordinate, and minute design meetings, tracking actions through to completion.
• Monitor design programmes, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain project milestones.
• Collaborate with project, commercial, and site teams to ensure design outputs align with programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and client specifications.

About You

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of design management processes across construction projects.
• Experience managing consultants, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple project deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and risk management.
• Relevant construction or engineering qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £57,000 - £67,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of prestigious construction projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you’re looking for your next challenge with a highly respected contractor and would like to find out more, apply today for a confidential discussion.