Senior Design Manager – Building Services / Pre‑construction (Birmingham) Salary: £75,000‑£80,000 + Package + Bonus + Benefits Join a leading engineering and technical solutions provider delivering complex, high‑value projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a high‑performing technical team. You will play a key role in supporting projects from bid stage through pre‑construction, ensuring technical excellence and reducing delivery risk. The Role Reporting into the Project Director / Technical Leadership team, you will take ownership of technical delivery during the pre‑construction phase, working closely with internal teams, consultants, and supply chain partners. You will be responsible for shaping technical strategy, managing design processes, and ensuring projects are fully de‑risked before site delivery. Key Responsibilities * Leading technical strategy and design management across pre‑construction phases * Managing relationships with clients, consultants, bid teams, and supply chain partners * Setting up and managing technical deliverables plans and review processes * Identifying and mitigating design and technical risks across projects * Ensuring designs are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project objectives * Managing value engineering, technical change, and design development activities * Ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, and industry standards * Coordinating specialist technical input (e.g., MMC, specialist systems) * Managing consultant deliverables, scopes, and technical fee alignment * Supporting digital engineering integration across project teams * Mentoring and supporting junior technical staff Requirements * Experience as a Senior Design Manager / Technical Manager within building services or MEP * Strong Mechanical & Electrical / Building Services background * Experience delivering projects in the £5M‑£50M MEP range * Exposure to sectors such as healthcare, commercial, leisure or defence * Strong understanding of design management and pre‑construction processes * Knowledge of CDM, Building Safety Act, and technical standards * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Qualifications * Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or similar) * Chartered or working towards a chartered status (CIBSE, IET, IMechE preferred) Package * Bonus scheme * Full benefits package * Pension contribution * Exposure to complex, high‑profile UK projects * Clear progression into senior leadership roles For more information, please contact Mitchell Rogers. Equal Opportunity Statement Fusion People 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. Youll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website. J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Design Manager • Birmingham (West Midlands), England
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