Design Manager (Construction)

Austin Fraser; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to lead and manage design teams across multiple complex projects. This role involves applying professional design management principles, ensuring quality service, and supporting client technical approval processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecture or engineering, preferably with chartered status, and be proficient in digital tools such as MS Excel and MS Project. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and design expertise will contribute to the success of innovative projects in a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design teams and large complex projects.
• Proficiency in digital tools for design management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and ensure project success.
• Enforce quality standards and recommend improvements.

Skills

Design Management

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

BIM Deliverables

Digital Tools Proficiency

Education

Chartered Status in Architecture or Engineering

Relevant Design Industry Experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Document Management Platforms

Job description

ML74- Design Manager

Salary: £58,000- £65,000.

Location: Solihull.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Design Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Apply professional Design Management across projects.
2. Show ambition and a willingness to work flexibly, both in our regional offices and on-site.
3. Develop personal growth opportunities for the team.
4. Maintain quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards and recommending system improvements.
5. A good understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and experience through pre- and post-contract stages.
6. Defining design programmes, design deliverables and communications across multiple complex projects.
7. Supporting the Lead Consultant in project administration and reporting.
8. Leading design team meetings with internal and external consultants.
9. Supporting Client technical approval processes and internal quality assurance.
10. Leading the Design team to ensure projects are set up for success.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Managing design teams and projects as Lead Consultant.
2. Relevant design industry experience, with a background on large complex projects, such as Architecture or Engineering, ideally with chartered status.
3. Be proficient in the use of digital tools to manage the design process such as MS Excel, MS Project, and document management platforms.
4. Experience of defining BIM deliverables and design programming is advantageous.

Salary: £58,000- £65,000.

Location: Solihull