Design Manager
Advertised by Ivy Resource Group
- Location
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Salary
- £65,000 a year 5.5k Car Allowance
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Construction
- Posted
- 6 October 2026
Job description
Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager for a permanent role based in Wolverhampton, overseeing the design process on a range of commercial projects including schools, hospitals, colleges, universities and leisure centres.
The company:
Our client is a leading regional contractor and family-owned business that has a passion for innovation and a drive for achieving excellence. They have been in business for over 30 years and work across a variety of sectors, including: Commercial, Leisure, Education, Healthcare, Residential and Retail.
The Role:
Leading and managing the design process from concept to delivery
Coordinating architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure design compliance and quality
Ensuring designs meet programme, budget, and client requirements
Collaborating with project teams to resolve design challenges
Maintaining documentation, approvals, and design reporting
The Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience as a Design Manager on commercial projects
Strong track record in schools, healthcare, MOD, or leisure sectors
Experience within Tier 1 contracting environments is highly desirable
Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
Stable career history demonstrating long-term commitment
Salary & Package:
Up to £65,000 per annum + £5500 car allowance
Competitive benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects
- 27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a member of our team will respond to you.
Call / text / whatsapp Jake on (phone number removed)
Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.
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