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Design Manager

Randstad Construction and Property

Tyseley

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading national construction contractor is actively seeking a skilled Design Manager to spearhead design management for large-scale projects in Birmingham. This permanent role offers a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 and requires proven expertise in managing high-rise residential or industrial projects valued over £20 million. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Benefits

26 days annual leave
Company vehicle or car allowance
Performance-related bonus
Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager on high-rise or industrial projects.
  • Demonstrated success managing projects valued over £20 million.
  • Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design process for large-scale projects from inception to completion.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants.
  • Review and approve design submissions, ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Design management
BIM workflows
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Job description
Design Manager – Birmingham

Randstad is partnering with a leading national construction contractor, renowned for their commitment to quality and successful delivery across industrial, education and residential sectors. They are actively recruiting a skilled and experienced Design Manager to join their thriving Birmingham team.

This is a critical permanent appointment to support their continued growth and project success in the region.

Role – Leading Design Excellence

Based in Birmingham, you will spearhead the design management process for large warehouse and high‑rise residential projects. The role requires ensuring every design aspect meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, budget, and timeline.

Responsibilities
  • End‑to‑end management of the design process for large‑scale projects.
  • Seamless liaison and collaboration with architects, engineers, specialist consultants and internal teams.
  • Thorough review and decisive approval of design submissions, drawings and specifications.
  • Ensuring absolute compliance with all relevant Building Codes, the DfE framework requirements and rigorous safety standards.
What We’re Looking For

We need a Design Manager with a proven track record and specific expertise:

  • Essential experience as a Design Manager working on high‑rise residential or industrial projects.
  • Demonstrated success in managing projects with a minimum value of £20 million.
  • An exceptional eye for detail, coupled with the ability to proactively identify issues and implement effective solutions swiftly.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of BIM workflows, current Building Regulations and planning requirements.
Package & Benefits
  • Highly competitive salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).
  • Generous annual leave: 26 days per year.
  • Company vehicle or substantial car allowance.
  • Attractive performance‑related bonus scheme.
  • Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.
Take the Next Step

If you are a driven Design Manager ready to lead significant projects and contribute to a leading national contractor’s success in the Midlands, we encourage you to apply.

Contact

Contact Dan @ Randstad Manchester by phone or email for a confidential discussion.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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