Design Manager

Skilled Careers; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company in Tyseley is looking for an experienced Design Manager to oversee high-profile projects. You will manage the design process, ensuring compliance and buildability, and work closely with subcontractors and consultants. The ideal candidate has experience in a main contractor environment and a track record of managing large-scale projects (£20m+). This role offers an opportunity to influence innovative design practices and contribute significantly to project success.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead on complex projects

Respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor is essential.
• Track record of delivering projects of significant scale and value (£20m+ preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, technical standards, and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the flow of design information and ensuring timely approvals.
• Coordinating consultant and subcontractor designs, resolving clashes, and driving buildability.
• Ensuring compliance with planning, building regulations, and statutory requirements.

Skills

Design management

Construction methods knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

BIM

Document management systems (e.g., Viewpoint, ACC)

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - Major Build Projects (Midlands)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading main contractor, delivering high-profile projects across the Midlands. With a strong pipeline of work, this is a chance to play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex schemes across sectors such as residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring buildability, compliance, and efficiency across all design stages. You will work closely with the technical team, project managers, consultants, and subcontractors to drive coordinated, practical, and cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the flow of design information and ensuring timely approvals.
• Coordinating consultant and subcontractor designs, resolving clashes, and driving buildability.
• Supporting bid and pre-construction teams with design input and technical advice.
• Ensuring compliance with planning, building regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Championing innovation, sustainability, and best practice in design management.
• Using document management systems (e.g. Viewpoint, ACC, or similar) to track and coordinate design deliverables.

About You

We are seeking a confident and proactive Design Manager who can operate both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor is essential.
• Track record of delivering projects of significant scale and value (£20m+ preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, technical standards, and statutory requirements.
• Able to influence and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Proficient with digital design management platforms (e.g. BIM, ACC, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Why Apply

• Opportunity to lead design management on high-profile, complex build projects.
• Work with a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
• Join a professional, supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact.