Design Manager
Thorn Baker Group · Malvern, West Midlands
Design Manager at Thorn Baker Group, based in Malvern, West Midlands, paying £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Location
- Malvern, West Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 2 months ago
- Closes
- 13 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Creative & Design
About 14% above the going rate for creative & design
Reference 266938
About the role
Design Manager
Location: Malvern
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 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 removed]
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Reference: 266938 · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 13 Oct 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group
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