Design Manager (Infrastructure)

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Tyseley; 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 on a public realm and highways project. You will manage design consultants, lead Design Coordinators, and ensure delivery during the construction phase. The ideal candidate has a degree in construction and a minimum of six years' experience in design management. This role offers a collaborative team environment and clear career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead and mentor Design Coordinators, supporting their development.
• Oversee design delivery during the construction phase.
• Chair and minute design meetings, ensuring outputs align with expectations.
• Contribute to assessing compatibility between Employers' Requirements and Contractor's Proposals.

Job description

Overview

Design Manager (Infrastructure) – Birmingham

Salary: £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.

Role

• 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 Required

• 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