Design Manager

Our client is a leading Tier 1 Build Contractor, due to continued growth in their Midlands region they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team delivering major construction across the West Midlands with a focus on high-rise projects.

The Role

The Design Manager will be responsible for delivering high-rise residential and mixed-use developments in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process from tender through to project completion, ensuring designs are compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme, cost, and quality objectives.

This role requires strong experience in high-rise schemes, working closely with consultants, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure efficient design delivery on complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process throughout pre-construction and construction stages.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to ensure design deliverables meet programme requirements.
• Review design information for buildability, value engineering opportunities, and compliance.
• Ensure all design information is fully coordinated, accurate, and issued in accordance with project timelines.
• Manage design change control processes and ensure all revisions are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Team, and Site Teams to align design with construction requirements.
• Chair and lead design team meetings and workshops.
• Ensure integration of structural, architectural, and MEP designs.
• Support procurement by reviewing technical submissions from subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical support during client meetings and presentations.
• Ensure clear communication between design teams and site operations.

Education, Skills and Experience

• BSc Construction Management or Design related Degree
• Proven experience as a Design Manager with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Experience delivering high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, structural systems, fa-ade design, and MEP coordination.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.
• Experience managing design through RIBA stages.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.