Senior Design Manager

  • Thorn Baker Construction
  • Madresfield, Worcestershire
  • 27/04/2026
Full time Construction Architect and Design

Job Description

Location: Midlands / UK Projects
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

A well-established main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. The business promotes a collaborative culture with a focus on innovation, sustainability and professional development.

The Role

An opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to lead and coordinate design delivery across multiple projects, from pre-construction through to completion. You'll act as a key point of contact for design-related matters, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to a high standard.

Key Duties
  • Manage design across all project phases
  • Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders
  • Oversee design programmes, information flow and approvals
  • Chair design meetings and provide technical guidance
  • Drive value engineering and innovative design solutions
Requirements
    • Proven experience in a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager role
    • Strong understanding of construction design processes and regulations
    • Experience working across pre-construction and live projects
    • Excellent coordination, communication and leadership skills
Benefits & Perks

A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work/life balance, and career progression:

  • Health Cash Plan
  • Health & wellbeing support
  • Private medical insurance options
  • Company car scheme or allowance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Professional membership support
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Death in Service benefit providing a tax-free lump sum.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next challenge, please email your CV to (url removed) or click on apply

Note: Even if you don't meet every criterion but feel you could bring value and enthusiasm, we'd still love to hear from you.