Design Manager

Talk Recruitment · UK wide

Design Manager at Talk Recruitment, across the UK, paying £45,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£45,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
16 Sep 2026
Sector
Creative & Design

7% below the typical rate for creative & design

Reference https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/design-manager-149.aspx

About the role

Design Manager - Civil Engineering / Infrastructure - West Midlands

(Highways / Roads / Bridges) 

What makes it great?

-Very low staff turnover 
-Professional & friendly team environment, even on site!
-Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers.
-Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number. 
-Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth.

COMPANY:

My client is a leading Civil Engineering main contractor, with a busy and fast growing workload.
As a result of securing further new projects, this employer is looking to strengthen their team further with the appointment of a Design Manager to work on a range of Civil Engineering Sector projects. 
 
REQUIREMENTS: 

To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

- Knowledge of Civil Engineering Sector.
- Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager. Architecture or Design Engineering backgrounds also considered. 
- Previous experience in Civil Engineering such as Highways or bridges is essential.
- Ideally previous Main Contractor employment but not essential. Will also consider candidates transferring over from a Design engineering consultancy.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). 
- Flexibility to travel / visit sites nationwide.

LOCATION: 
Midlands

REMUNERATION:

The successful Design Manager will receive:

*£45,000 - £65,000 Basic (Dependant on experience)
*Car / Allowance
*Healthcare
*Pension (very competitive).
*Bonus  

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.

Reference: https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/design-manager-149.aspx · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Talk Recruitment

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