Design Manager

Involve Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee high-rise concrete frame projects. You will lead the design process, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinate teams for successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has proven experience in high-rise construction and strong technical knowledge. We offer a competitive salary with benefits, including a bonus, healthcare, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on high-rise concrete frame projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of concrete construction, structural systems, and modern methods.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management for high-rise concrete frame buildings.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations.
• Coordinate and review designs with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and programme alignment.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and quality audits.
• Act as the client-facing design lead for project delivery.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team of a successful high-rise contractor in Birmingham. You will be leading high-rise concrete frame projects across the West Midlands.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering multi-storey concrete frame buildings and a strong understanding of the Building Safety Act (post-implementation).

The Role

• As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• You will coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure high-quality, safe, and timely delivery of high-rise projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design management for high-rise concrete frame buildings.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations.
• Coordinate and review designs with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and programme alignment.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and quality audits.
• Act as the client-facing design lead for project delivery.

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on high-rise concrete frame projects.
• Advantageous:
  
  • Experience working on projects post-implementation of the Building Safety Act.
• Strong technical knowledge of concrete construction, structural systems, and modern methods.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-value projects.

Why Join?

• Work on landmark high-rise projects.
• Competitive salary + benefits, including bonus, healthcare, and pension.
• Join a supportive, career-focused environment with opportunities for progression.

Be at the forefront of safe, high-quality high-rise construction under the latest regulatory standards.