Design Manager - Lead D&B Projects

Saxton Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to join their growing technical team in Willenhall. In this pivotal role, you will manage projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of architectural and structural design, as well as experience delivering D&B projects. This role offers a competitive salary package and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Performance-related bonus

Pension & Healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Architectural design solutions

M&E design knowledge

Civil design solutions

Experience in D&B projects

Knowledge of CDM

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors

Job description

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to join their growing technical team in Willenhall. In this pivotal role, you will manage projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of architectural and structural design, as well as experience delivering D&B projects. This role offers a competitive salary package and genuine opportunities for career progression.