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, up to £92,000 + 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 information.