Senior Design Manager

PSR Solutions; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design coordination on major contractor-led projects across Commercial, Education and Defence sectors. You will oversee design through pre-construction and construction phases, manage external consultants, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive timely delivery of design information within budget and programme.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary and package.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor perspective.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
• Experience coordinating design teams and external consultants to deliver design information on time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Analyse Employer's Requirements documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop Contractor's Proposals.
• Coordinate and supervise external design consultants.
• Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within deadlines.
• Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings.

Skills

Design project management

Organizational skills

Building Regulations

Commercial awareness

Procurement methods

On-site experience

Job description

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN BIRMINGHAM A MAIN CONTRACTOR

I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertakes projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence with values ranging between £10m and £50m.

As Senior Design Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure their safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification, and budget.

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + Package

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and, when necessary, construction phases.


• Analyse and interpret Employer's Requirements documents.


• Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive Contractor's Proposals.


• Coordinate and supervise external design consultants


• Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.


• Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within strict deadlines.


• Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile - We're seeking a Design Manager with:

• Proven experience in managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective.


• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple workloads effectively.


• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.


• A keen sense of commercial awareness.
  
• Familiarity with various client procurement methods.


• Preferably, experience with on-site operations and contract procedures.

This role is ideal for professionals who excel in coordinating intricate design processes, driving innovation, and ensuring project success within the construction industry.