About the Design Manager Opportunity
PSR Solutions are proud to be working with a leading Main Contractor based in Kettering, recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the design process on a range of Industrial and Commercial projects across the Midlands region. The role is predominantly office-based, with regular visits to live sites, offering the chance to work closely with both internal teams and external consultants to deliver technically robust, buildable, and efficient design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate the design process across multiple industrial projects from pre-construction through to delivery.
* Act as the key liaison between clients, consultants, and project teams, ensuring design integrity and compliance.
* Manage and drive design programmes, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and specifications.
* Challenge and support design consultants to produce innovative, value-engineered solutions.
* Oversee design risks and opportunities, reporting effectively to senior management and project stakeholders.
* Collaborate with construction, commercial, and planning teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
* Organise and chair design meetings, reviews, and presentations with internal and external stakeholders.
* Promote best practices, digital design tools, and sustainability within the design process.
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Design Manager within a Main Contractor environment.
* Track record of managing design for industrial or commercial schemes (new build or refurbishment).
* Strong technical understanding across design and construction disciplines.
* Confident in leading consultant teams and managing multiple design packages.
* Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of buildability and construction methodology.
* Competent in using design management tools and digital platforms (e.g. BIM).
Why Join This Company?
Join a respected Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial projects across the Midlands.
Opportunity to take a lead design role with autonomy and real influence on project outcomes.
Supportive, collaborative working environment with a focus on quality, innovation, and delivery excellence.
Competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Clear opportunities for career development and progression into senior design leadership.
Apply now or contact Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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