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Senior Design Manager
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About the Senior Design Manager Opportunity:
PSR Solutions are working closely with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager. This is a flagship opportunity to take the Design lead on a £100m+ major project in the West Midlands, playing a pivotal role throughout the Pre-Construction and Delivery phases.
As the Senior Design Manager, you will be the driving force behind all design coordination, leading multi-disciplinary design teams, managing consultant relationships, and ensuring innovative, compliant, and buildable design solutions are achieved from pre-construction through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the design process on a high-value (£100m+) project, acting as the primary interface between client, consultants, and project teams
Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to internal and external design teams
Ensure design solutions are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project programme and budget
Manage and challenge consultants to deliver efficient and buildable solutions, driving value engineering where appropriate
Oversee design risks and opportunities, reporting to senior stakeholders on progress and potential impacts
Collaborate closely with commercial, planning, and operational teams to ensure design is delivered to the highest standard
Lead design workshops and presentations with clients and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships
Champion innovation, sustainability, and digital design practices within the project team
Skills and Experience:
Proven track record as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with a Tier 1 Main Contractor
Experience leading the design process on large-scale projects (£50m+), ideally £100m+ schemes
Strong technical understanding across multiple disciplines
Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
Ability to manage consultants, stakeholders, and internal teams under pressure of deadlines
Thorough knowledge of design management processes and best practices within construction
Previous experience on major projects in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, or mixed-use developments highly desirable
Why Join This Company?
Opportunity to lead the design function on a prestigious, £100m+ project in the West Midlands
Join a Tier 1 Contractor with an enviable reputation for delivering landmark schemes nationwide
Genuine long-term career progression, with clear pathways into leadership roles
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative working culture with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and delivery excellence
Be part of a business that values its people and consistently invests in their development
Apply now or get in touch with Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions for more informationBefore You Apply
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