Design Manager (Small Works)

Design Manager Location: Wolverhampton  Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits A leading regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team based in Malvern. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the Midlands and South West. The business delivers projects across education, healthcare, residential and leisure sectors, with project values ranging from £250k to £30m. The Role Managing design across multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, clients and internal project teams Chairing design team meetings and driving design progress Managing design programmes and information release schedules Reviewing designs for buildability, compliance and value engineering opportunities Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, planning requirements and CDM regulations Supporting BIM processes and managing project documentation through the Common Data Environment Working closely with operational and commercial teams to support successful project delivery Providing technical guidance and solutions throughout the project lifecycle Requirements Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry Experience working for a main contractor preferred Strong understanding of design management processes across pre-construction and delivery phases Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate design teams effectively Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM and construction methodologies Construction-related qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar Excellent communication and organisational skills What's on Offer Competitive salary and car allowance Private healthcare and benefits package Long-term career progression opportunities Secure pipeline of projects across multiple sectors Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with an excellent reputation for staff development and retention If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking contractor, we would like to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact Emma Saunders-Waller at Thorn Baker Construction on (phone number removed)

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