Senior Design Lead — Buildability & Delivery

Balfour; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to drive design excellence across complex projects. You will oversee design proposals, lead teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a good understanding of BIM, and relevant experience in delivering design strategies. This full-time position offers flexible working with significant remote opportunities and various benefits.

Benefits

Smart working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a senior level in delivering design services.
• Strong numerical and bid/report writing skills.
• Desire to pursue innovation and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of design proposals.
• Manage effective briefing of the Design Team including M&E elements.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

BIM knowledge

IT skills

Education

Relevant professional membership (e.g. RIBA, BIBSE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading construction firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to drive design excellence across complex projects. You will oversee design proposals, lead teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a good understanding of BIM, and relevant experience in delivering design strategies. This full-time position offers flexible working with significant remote opportunities and various benefits.