Design Manager
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000 to £90,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3QR |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6767_1769594908 |
Summary
Design Manager - Industrial & Logistics Projects
Midlands | Leading Main Contractor | £500m+ Turnover
A major Midlands contractor with a £500m+ annual turnover is expanding its Design Management team and seeking a driven Design Manager to lead the pre‑construction and delivery design process on high‑value industrial and logistics schemes.
This is a business known for its stability, repeat clients, and consistent growth across the private sector. With a strong pipeline of projects ranging from £35m to £80m, you'll be joining a company that invests heavily in its people, its supply chain, and its technical capability.
The Role
You'll take ownership of design coordination from tender through to delivery, ensuring technical excellence, buildability, and compliance across multidisciplinary teams. Typical responsibilities include:
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Leading design development on major industrial & logistics projects
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Managing consultants, internal teams, and specialist subcontractors
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Driving buildability, value engineering, and risk mitigation
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Ensuring design information is delivered on time and to the required standard
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Supporting bid teams with technical input, programme advice, and methodology
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Acting as the key interface between design, commercial, and operations
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Championing quality, innovation, and digital design processes
About You
You'll thrive here if you bring:
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Experience as a Design Manager or Design Coordinator on large‑scale industrial, logistics, commercial, or complex build projects
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Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design processes
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Confidence managing consultants and navigating technical challenges
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A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with excellent communication skills
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The ability to influence, challenge, and drive best practice across teams
Why Join?
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Work on flagship industrial & logistics schemes with blue‑chip clients
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Join a financially robust contractor with a strong Midlands presence
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Genuine progression routes into Senior Design Manager and beyond
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Collaborative culture with high retention and strong leadership
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Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits