Senior Design Manager
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £75,000 to £80,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | WR14 1GQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 255179-1121 |
Summary
Location: Midlands / UK Projects
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent
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 RoleAn 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
• 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 rhian@thornbaker.co.uk 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.