They are seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a privately owned contractor delivering high-quality private sector schemes valued up to £100m. The business is in a strong growth phase, having recently secured £200m of new workload across the Midlands, offering significant opportunities for career progression.
Location: Birmingham
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Design, you will take a leading role in shaping and delivering key projects. You may be responsible for managing:
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Two small residential/apartment schemes valued at approximately £15m each, or
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A large-scale project with a value of circa £60m.
You will be accountable for overseeing the design process from concept through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered to budget, programme, and the highest quality standards. Your role will involve:
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Leading and mentoring design teams, fostering collaboration and excellence
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Coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs across all project phases
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Managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement
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Driving innovation, sustainability, and compliance across projects
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Ensuring risk management, cost control, and design quality standards are maintained
Requirements:
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Experienced Senior Design Manager with a proven track record in residential, commercial, or mixed-use schemes
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BSA experience desirable but not essential
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Strong leadership and team management skills
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
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Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards
Package & Benefits:
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Competitive salary with a fantastic bonus up to 20% of basic salary
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Attractive overall benefits package
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Opportunity to progress within a growing business with a substantial Midlands presence
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Exposure to high-value projects and strategic client engagement
If you’re a motivated and experienced Senior Design Manager looking for your next career step, we’d love to hear from you