Average Design Manager salary in West Midlands (Region)

Design Manager - Water Infrastructure We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established Water team in Bristol, working on a long-term framework delivering critical water infrastructure schemes across the region. This is a strong opportunity for a Design Manager who wants responsibility, stability and long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive environment. Design Manager Role You will manage and coordinate design activities from bid stage through to delivery, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, sustainable and fully aligned with programme, cost and construction requirements. Key responsibilities Manage design resources, team structures and design strategy across bid and delivery phases Lead the delivery of a coordinated, compliant and sustainable design service Oversee the design process through all RIBA stages, driving safety, quality and continuous improvement Develop and manage integrated design programmes, tracking progress against project milestones Chair and coordinate design reviews and technical meetings with internal teams and supply chain partners Ensure designs meet agreed briefs, specifications and contractual requirements Promote innovation and embed sustainable design solutions across projects What we're looking for Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within construction or infrastructure Strong understanding of construction practices, standards and design management processes Experience managing multiple projects and multidisciplinary design teams Excellent planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills Ability to drive performance, compliance and collaboration Specialist knowledge of the UK Water Industry What's in it for you? Salary up to £85,000 26 days holiday, increasing up to 30 days with years of service Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Family-friendly policies and strong work/life balance Mentoring programmes and ongoing professional development Contributory pension scheme Annual bonus and recognition schemes Car scheme or allowance Private Medical Insurance (role dependent) Share-save scheme, cycle to work, gym discounts and employee wellbeing support

Creative DesignerTamworth£35000This full-service Marketing Agency has built lasting relationships with SME’s and large worldwide corporate companies. Delivering high-impact creative solutions across digital, print, and branding for clients in tech, professional services, engineering, healthcare, and public sectors. Combining commercial insight with design excellence, giving you the opportunity to make your work matter.What’s on Offer?Office-based role with a supportive, flexible agency cultureOpportunity to own projects end-to-end and influence creative outputWork alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary teamAn excellent salary, Birthdays off and a growing holiday allowance over the first three years of service.Exposure to high-profile client campaigns and commercial decision-makingCareer development opportunities within a growing agencyWhat will you do as a Creative Designer?Deliver high-quality creative outputs across multiple channels, including digital, print, and brandApply design thinking and UI/UX principles to enhance user experience and engagementManage projects from concept to delivery, ensuring creative integrity and commercial impactWorking with account managers and project leads to ensure alignment with client objectivesContribute proactively to briefs, challenge ideas constructively, and generate innovative solutionsWhat do you need as a Creative Designer?Proven experience (5+ years) in a graphic design or visual communications roleAgency experience preferredAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects; Premiere and XD advantageous)Portfolio showcasing creative flair, technical skill, and strategic impactAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environmentJob ID: 10594

Service Designer - Central Government (UCD-Led Projects) 3-Month Rolling Contract | £530 per day (Inside IR35)Fully Remote (UK-Based Only) We are looking for a Service Designer with strong, proven experience working on UK Central Government services. You will join a public sector programme centred on improving fraud related services, applying deep user understanding and service design thinking to shape end-to-end journeys that meet Government Service Standards. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives on tackling complex user problems, influencing strategy, and driving evidence based service improvements. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of user centred services for fraud detection and prevention within a government context.Conduct and contribute to user research activities, synthesising insights to define user needs, current pain points, and opportunities for service improvement.Create and maintain key UCD artefacts such as service blueprints, journey maps, ecosystem maps, process flows, and prototypes.Collaborate within a multidisciplinary delivery team (researchers, PMs, interaction designers, developers, policy specialists).Ensure all service designs align to GDS Service Standard, accessibility guidelines, and inclusive design principles.Support agile ways of working, inputting into discovery, alpha and beta phases as required. Essential Skills & Experience You must have: Proven Service Design experience within UK Central GovernmentA strong track record applying UCD principles, research driven design, and evidence based decision making.Experience working across the full service lifecycle discovery, alpha, beta within agile teams.Ability to define end-to-end services, mapping interactions across people, processes, systems, and channels.Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills, including workshops, playback sessions, and alignment conversations.Confidence working remotely while collaborating continuously with a multidisciplinary team.