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Design Manager / Senior Design Manager
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Design Manager / Senior Design Manager – Midlands
🏗️ High-Rise | Large-Scale Projects | Clear Progression Path
💷 Salary up to £85,000 + Package (DOE)
📈 Tier 1-Level Contractor | BSR Gateway Experience | BTR / Multiroom
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Design Manager or Senior Design Manager to join a forward-thinking main contractor delivering some of the Midlands’ most prominent and complex construction projects.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in large commercial or residential build projects who is now looking for long-term progression—with a clear route towards more senior leadership over the next few years.
🏗️ About the Role:
You’ll be working across multiple high-rise schemes—each valued at £50m+—with a focus on BTR and multiroom developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating design through BSR Gateway processes, ensuring technical compliance and smooth integration from pre-construction through to delivery.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and coordinate design across major projects at various stages
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Ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulations and Gateway requirements
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Work closely with planning, commercial, and site teams to integrate design effectively
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Liaise with external consultants, architects, and technical stakeholders
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Lead design team meetings and track design deliverables
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Identify design risks, provide technical solutions, and support value engineering exercises
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Contribute to the development of internal design processes and mentor junior team members
✅ Ideal Candidate:
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Experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager on large-scale commercial or residential projects
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Tier 1 contractor background or experience with similar high-performing businesses
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Strong knowledge of BTR / multiroom schemes and associated technical demands
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Familiar with Building Safety Regulations and navigating BSR Gateway stages
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Excellent communication and coordination skills
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Looking for a role with clear career progression and increasing responsibility
💼 What’s On Offer:
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Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience
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Excellent benefits package
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Opportunity to work on high-value, technically complex projects
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A genuine pathway for promotion and professional growth
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A collaborative, forward-thinking team environment
📩 Apply Now
If you're a Design Manager ready to step up—or a Senior Design Manager looking for your next big challenge—this is a great opportunity to grow within a dynamic and respected main contractor. Please apply below and contact Heather Duncan in the Birmingham office for more informationBefore You Apply
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