Design Manager

Our client is a leading Tier 1 Build Contractor and, due to continued growth across their Midlands region, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team based in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering major construction projects across the region, working closely with project teams, consultants, and clients to ensure design solutions are coordinated, compliant, and delivered to programme

The Role

The Design Manager will be responsible for delivering major Ministry of Justice projects, alongside schemes across a range of other sectors. The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the design process from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring all designs are compliant, buildable, secure, and delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design process throughout pre-construction and construction stages.
Coordinate architects, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to ensure design deliverables meet programme requirements.
Review design information for buildability, value engineering opportunities, and compliance.
Ensure all design information is fully coordinated, accurate, and issued in accordance with project timelines.
Manage design change control processes and ensure all revisions are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Work closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Team, and Site Teams to align design with construction requirements.
Chair and lead design team meetings and workshops.
Ensure integration of structural, architectural, and MEP designs.
Support procurement by reviewing technical submissions from subcontractors.
Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
Provide technical support during client meetings and presentations.
Ensure clear communication between design teams and site operations.Education, Skills and Experience

BSc Construction Management or Design related Degree
Proven experience as a Design Manager with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
Experience delivering schemes from £10m – £50m
Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.
Experience managing design through RIBA stages.
Strong leadership and communication skills