Design Manager

Joshua Robert Recruitment
Design Manager Leading Regional Contractor
Midlands / South West Up to £60,000 + Car + Bonus + Package
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Are you a skilled Design Manager looking to join a contractor that actually delivers on its promises innovative projects, a genuine work-life balance, and a culture built around people, not profit margins?

We re working with a multi-award-winning main contractor with a secured pipeline of major work across the Midlands and South West. With a reputation for excellence in education, healthcare, and commercial builds (projects ranging £5m £30m+), they’re seeking a Design Manager to take the lead on exciting new developments.

Why You ll Want This Job:

• You ll own the design full responsibility from tender through to delivery on flagship projects.
• You’ll be supported experienced pre-construction, technical, and delivery teams behind you.
• You’ll grow a clear career path into Senior Design Manager or Pre-Construction leadership roles.
• You ll love the culture collaborative, innovative, and big on sustainability and modern methods.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate design processes across D&B and traditional build contracts.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure compliant and efficient solutions.
• Manage design risk, programme, quality, and commercial impact.
• Attend design workshops, value engineering sessions, and contribute to winning bids and tenders.

We re Looking For:

• Experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator in a main contractor setting.
• Strong knowledge of building regs, planning, BIM, and technical detailing.
• Sector experience in education, healthcare, or commercial is ideal.
• Natural communicator with a problem-solving mindset.

What s In It for You?

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Company car or generous allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension, healthcare & wellbeing support
• Flexible/hybrid working options