Design Manager

Design manager needed in Birmingham

Randstad is partnering with a leading national construction contractor, renowned for their commitment to quality and successful delivery across industrial, Education & Residential sectors. They are actively recruiting a skilled and experienced Design Manager to join their thriving Birmingham team.

With a strong pipeline of work secured for the coming years, this is a critical permanent appointment to support their continued growth and project success in the region.

The Role - Leading Design Excellence:

Based in their Birmingham, you will be responsible for spearheading the design management process for Large warehouse projects & High Rise Residential projects. This pivotal role requires you to ensure every design aspect meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, budget, and timeline.

Your responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end management of the design process for large-scale projects.
• Seamless liaison and collaboration with architects, engineers, specialist consultants, and internal teams.
• Thorough review and decisive approval of design submissions, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensuring absolute compliance with all relevant Building Codes, the DfE framework requirements, and rigorous safety standards.

What We're Looking For:

We need a Design Manager with a proven track record and specific expertise:

• Essential experience as a Design Manager working on either high rise residential projects or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects with a minimum value of 20 million.
• An exceptional eye for detail, coupled with the ability to proactively identify issues and implement effective solutions swiftly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BIM workflows, current Building Regulations, and planning requirements.

Your Package & Benefits:

Joining our client means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a successful team with great rewards:

• Highly Competitive Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
• Generous Annual Leave: 26 days per year
• Company Vehicle or substantial Car Allowance
• Attractive Performance-related Bonus Scheme
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare Coverage

Take the Next Step:

If you are a driven Design Manager ready to lead significant projects and contribute to a leading national contractor's success in the midlands, we encourage you to apply.

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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