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Job Description

Our client is a leading Tier 1 Build Contractor, due to continued growth in their Midlands region they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team delivering major construction across the West Midlands with a focus on high-rise projects.\n\nThe Role \n\nThe Design Manager will be responsible for delivering high-rise residential and mixed-use developments in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process from tender through to project completion, ensuring designs are compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme, cost, and quality objectives.\n\nThis role requires strong experience in high-rise schemes, working closely with consultants, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure efficient design delivery on complex projects.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage the design process throughout pre-construction and construction stages.\nCoordinate architects, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to ensure design deliverables meet programme requirements.\nReview design information for buildability, value engineering opportunities, and compliance.\nEnsure all design information is fully coordinated, accurate, and issued in accordance with project timelines.\nManage design change control processes and ensure all revisions are communicated to relevant stakeholders.\nWork closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Team, and Site Teams to align design with construction requirements.\nChair and lead design team meetings and workshops.\nEnsure integration of structural, architectural, and MEP designs.\nSupport procurement by reviewing technical submissions from subcontractors.\nLiaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and external stakeholders.\nProvide technical support during client meetings and presentations.\nEnsure clear communication between design teams and site operations.Education, Skills and Experience\n\nBSc Construction Management or Design related Degree\nProven experience as a Design Manager with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.\nExperience delivering high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.\nStrong understanding of construction methods, structural systems, façade design, and MEP coordination.\nKnowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.\nExperience managing design through RIBA stages.\nStrong leadership and communication skills

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