Senior Design Manager

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