Design Manager

  • Thorn Baker Construction
  • 29/05/2026
Full time Construction Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Design Manager

Location: Malvern

Salary: £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)