Design Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Malvern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Private healthcare

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a leading regional main contractor based in Malvern. The role oversees design from pre-construction to handover, coordinating consultants and internal teams across Midlands and South West projects valued from £250k to £30m.

You will drive design progress, chair meetings, manage programmes, and ensure buildability and regulatory compliance. A strong emphasis on BIM, communication, and stakeholder management is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Design Manager in the construction industry.
• Main contractor experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM and construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing design across multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, clients and internal project teams.
• Chairing design team meetings and driving design progress.
• Managing design programmes and information release schedules.
• Reviewing designs for buildability, compliance and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, planning requirements and CDM regulations.
• Supporting BIM processes and managing project documentation through the Common Data Environment.
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to support successful project delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder coordination

BIM processes

Communication

CDM regulations

Building Regulations

Education

Construction-related qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Job description

Design Manager

Location: Malvern

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

A leading regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team based in Malvern.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the Midlands and South West. The business delivers projects across education, healthcare, residential and leisure sectors, with project values ranging from £250k to £30m.

The Role

• Managing design across multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, clients and internal project teams
• Chairing design team meetings and driving design progress
• Managing design programmes and information release schedules
• Reviewing designs for buildability, compliance and value engineering opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, planning requirements and CDM regulations
• Supporting BIM processes and managing project documentation through the Common Data Environment
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to support successful project delivery
• Providing technical guidance and solutions throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry
• Experience working for a main contractor preferred
• Strong understanding of design management processes across pre-construction and delivery phases
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate design teams effectively
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM and construction methodologies
• Construction-related qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Private healthcare and benefits package
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Secure pipeline of projects across multiple sectors
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with an excellent reputation for staff development and retention

If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking contractor, we would like to hear from you.