Design Manager – D&B Projects | Flexible & Growth

Saxton Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Performance bonus

Pension & Healthcare

Job summary

Saxton Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Manager to join a leading contractor in Birmingham, delivering D&B projects across education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors.

You will manage design from pre-construction through handover, liaise with architects and engineers, and lead the design team to ensure value and compliance with CDM and Building Regulations. A track record with Tier 1 or 2 contractors is essential. Great salary and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of architectural design solutions.
• Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Review technical details from architects and engineers.
• Coordinate changes with design team to ensure best value.
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process.
• Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project.

Skills

Architectural design knowledge

M&E design knowledge

Structural design knowledge

CDM/building regulations knowledge

Job description

Saxton Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Manager to join a leading contractor in Birmingham, delivering D&B projects across education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors.

You will manage design from pre-construction through handover, liaise with architects and engineers, and lead the design team to ensure value and compliance with CDM and Building Regulations. A track record with Tier 1 or 2 contractors is essential. Great salary and progression opportunities available.