Senior Design Manager

1 month ago


Birmingham UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom tdm recruitment Full time

Senior Design Manager

Birmingham

Up to £85,000 + Package


Do you have a passion for enhancing home safety and ensuring buildings achieve top safety standards? We’re looking for a committed Senior Design Manager to join a leading residential contractor, overseeing essential upgrades across high-risk residential projects. With a robust five-year project pipeline and an expanding design team, this role offers an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact on building safety.


The Role:


As the Senior Design Manager, you will spearhead complex, safety-focused projects aimed at enhancing residential buildings through re-cladding, fire remediation, and other essential design upgrades. This role requires close collaboration with clients and regulatory authorities, making strong interpersonal skills a must. The position is perfect for someone with practical experience in the Gateway 2 process, Golden Thread principles, and the latest building safety regulations, particularly those affecting high-risk buildings.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading design strategies for multiple projects, ensuring full compliance with current safety regulations.
  • Managing design coordination with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to maintain project integrity and timelines.
  • Developing and overseeing fire remediation plans, re-cladding efforts, and additional safety-focused redesigns.
  • Preparing and managing the Golden Thread of information for project compliance and Gateway 2 documentation.
  • Engaging with stakeholders, including clients and safety assessors, to communicate design and compliance requirements.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience with a main contractor, residential developer, housing association, or consultancy, ideally within high-rise or high-risk residential projects.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of building safety regulations, with practical experience implementing Gateway 2, the Golden Thread, and other safety standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage client-facing responsibilities and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience with legacy project upgrades is a plus, as is a background in design and safety remediations, particularly re-cladding and fire safety.


Benefits Package:

  • Competitive Salary: Up to £85,000 plus attractive benefits.
  • Flexible Working: Options for office and remote work balance.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training in design and safety standards.
  • Collaborative Team Culture: Join a highly regarded design team with a track record of success in work-winning and project execution.


About the Company:

Our client is a respected residential-led contractor with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, safe living spaces. Recently awarded for their commitment to innovation and safety, they boast a growing order book and a forward-thinking approach to design and building regulations.

This role is a unique opportunity to shape safer buildings and be a part of a supportive, knowledgeable team. If you’re a design professional passionate about building safety and quality, this could be the career move you’re looking for



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