Design Manager - Main Contractor

Design Manager

Wolverhampton Main Contractor Education, Healthcare, Commercial & Public Sector Projects Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking to join a progressive, people-focused main contractor with an outstanding reputation across the Midlands?

We're recruiting on behalf of an award-winning regional building contractor that has built an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the education, healthcare, residential, commercial, leisure and public sectors. Operating throughout the Midlands and surrounding regions, they deliver schemes ranging from 250k to 30m and continue to secure an impressive pipeline of work.

Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their established Pre-Construction and Delivery team based in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, working on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects.

The Role

As Design Manager, you'll be responsible for coordinating and managing the design process, ensuring information is delivered accurately, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing design through pre-construction, construction and handover.
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, clients and internal project teams.
• Leading design meetings and ensuring design information is issued in line with programme requirements.
• Driving technical excellence, value engineering and compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and BIM processes.
• Supporting successful project delivery by managing design risks and resolving technical issues.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience as a Design Manager with a UK main contractor.
• Strong technical construction knowledge across new build and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing projects through both pre-construction and live delivery.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Private healthcare and enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Long-term career progression with a financially secure regional contractor.
• A collaborative, people-first culture where individuals are genuinely valued and developed.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Design Manager who wants to work for a business that genuinely invests in its people, delivers a varied portfolio of quality projects and offers long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please send your CV today. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence by the recruiting consultant.