Design Manager (Infrastructure)

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee design requirements for an upcoming public realm and highways project. The role includes managing design consultants, supporting Design Coordinators, and ensuring timely delivery of design outputs. Candidates should have at least a degree in a construction-related field and six years of experience in the industry. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a high-profile public realm and highways project

Collaborative team environment

Clear career development opportunities

Support for work-life balance and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' experience within the construction industry, ideally in a design management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants, sub-consultants, and design subcontractors for timely design information delivery.
• Lead and mentor Design Coordinators, supporting their development.
• Oversee design delivery during the construction phase.
• Chair and minute design meetings for alignment with programme and quality.
• Contribute to assessing compatibility between Employers' Requirements and Contractor's Proposals.

Skills

Strong understanding of different client procurement routes

Experience working at pre-construction stage

Good knowledge of Design & Build contracts

Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets effectively

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience using Viewpoint for Projects (4Projects)

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Job description

Overview

Birmingham • £50,000 - £60,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading infrastructure contractor on an upcoming public realm and highways scheme in Birmingham.

This role will see you working closely with the project team, overseeing design requirements throughout both tender and delivery stages, and providing guidance to design coordinators where needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants, sub-consultants, and design subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of design information.
• Lead and mentor Design Coordinators, supporting their development and ensuring consistency across projects.
• Oversee design delivery during the construction phase, supporting the project team and coordinating with all stakeholders.
• Chair and minute design meetings, ensuring design outputs align with programme and quality expectations.
• Contribute to assessing compatibility between Employers' Requirements and Contractor's Proposals.

Experience & Skills

• Strong understanding of different client procurement routes.
• Experience working at pre-construction stage.
• Good knowledge of Design & Build contracts.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Viewpoint for Projects (4Projects) is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Minimum of six years' experience within the construction industry, ideally in a design management role.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work on a high-profile public realm and highways project.
• A collaborative team environment with clear career development opportunities.
• A business that supports work-life balance and professional growth