Senior Design Manager
Senior Design Manager – £200m Birmingham Residential Project
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Car/Allowance, Bonus, and Comprehensive Package
Are you an experienced and ambitious Senior Design Manager looking for your next major challenge?
I am working with one of the UK's leading main contractors, a national business with a turnover exceeding £500m, specializing in the delivery of large-scale residential and industrial projects up to £200m. Due to a significant project win, they are seeking a high-calibre Senior Design Manager to lead the design on a landmark £200m residential scheme in the heart of Birmingham.
The Role:
As the Senior Design Manager, you will be a key figure from the project's inception, leading and managing all design-related aspects of this prestigious development. Your responsibilities will include:
Taking full ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
Leading and coordinating a multidisciplinary design team, including external consultants and internal stakeholders.
Ensuring the design is fully compliant with all relevant regulations, standards, and client specifications.
Managing the flow of design information and resolving any design-related issues in a timely manner.
Chairing and leading design review meetings.
Working closely with the project management, commercial, and construction teams to ensure a cohesive and efficient delivery.
Reviewing and approving technical submissions and drawings.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and technically proficient Senior Design Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale residential projects (in excess of £50m). You will be a strong communicator with excellent leadership skills and the ability to influence and manage multiple parties.
Essential Requirements:
A degree or equivalent qualification in a construction or design-related field.
Demonstrable experience as a Senior Design Manager on multi-million-pound residential schemes.
A solid understanding of design management processes, building regulations, and BIM.
Experience working for a main contractor is essential.
Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
Based in or willing to commute to the Birmingham area.
The Offer:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected main contractor on a flagship project. In return for your expertise, you will receive a highly competitive salary of £80,000 – £90,000, along with a company car or allowance, a performance-related bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a chance to make a significant impact on a high-profile development and further your career with a market leader.
To apply, please submit your CV today.
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