Design Manager
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-20
Listing for:
Talk Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists, Architect / Sr. Architect
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What Makes it Great?
-Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Tier 1 building main contractors
-Long term local west midlands region projects
-Diverse range of building sector projects to keep things interesting (including Education, Commercial, MOJ, Apartments, Student Accommodation, PRS and Hotels).
-Multi-Million Pound Construction Projects.
-Very stable business, ideal employer for long term job security going through an exciting period of organic growth.
-Close knit team and inspiring company culture.
-Excellent staff bonus track record.
COMPANY:
A leading tier 1 building main contractor, operating on a regional basis.
This employer is a very stable company with a good mix of public and private sector projects.
Long term work pipeline in the west midlands regional patch.
Role:
The role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects.
The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery.
Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work.
Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams.
Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.
Requirements:
To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria:
- Knowledge of Building Sector.
- Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
- Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.
- Previous Main Contractor employment.
- High level of communication skills.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).
Remuneration:
The successful Design Manager will receive:
* Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
* Car / Allowance
* Healthcare
* Pension
* Excellent staff bonus track record.
To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency
Additional Information / Benefits
Car Allowance + Bonus
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