Design Manager | Construction (Multi-Project Delivery)

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Wolverhampton, Malvern; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Career progression

Staff development

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager for roles based in the Midlands region, including Wolverhampton/Malvern. The role involves leading design across multiple projects, coordinating consultants and internal teams, and ensuring buildability and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience as a Design Manager in construction, preferably with a main contractor, and strong communication and organisation skills to drive design progress

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Job description

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager for roles based in the Midlands region, including Wolverhampton/Malvern. The role involves leading design across multiple projects, coordinating consultants and internal teams, and ensuring buildability and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience as a Design Manager in construction, preferably with a main contractor, and strong communication and organisation skills to drive design progress