Design Manager

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Job Description

Salary: Competitive + package

Sector: Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, Mixed‑Use Residential.

Employment Type: Permanent


A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join its growing team and support the delivery of major projects across a diverse portfolio. With a strong pipeline of work and several new schemes entering pre‑construction, this is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to take ownership of complex, high‑profile projects within a well‑structured and collaborative environment.


The Role

As Design Manager, you will play a key role in managing the design process from early concept through to technical delivery, ensuring buildability, programme alignment and commercial efficiency. Responsibilities include:

  • Leading design coordination across architectural, structural and MEP disciplines
  • Managing consultant teams and ensuring timely delivery of design information
  • Driving buildability, value engineering and technical compliance
  • Supporting pre‑construction, tendering and client presentations
  • Managing design risk, change control and technical queries
  • Ensuring design outputs align with programme, cost plans and quality standards
  • Working closely with project, commercial and site teams throughout delivery


About You

We are keen to speak with Design Managers who bring:

  • Experience working for a main contractor or design‑and‑build environment
  • Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and buildability
  • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or mixed‑use projects
  • A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong technical awareness


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on major, high‑profile UK projects
  • Strong pipeline of secured work and long‑term career progression
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture with excellent leadership
  • Exposure to both pre‑construction and live project delivery


If you’re an experienced Design Manager looking for a new challenge with a reputable main contractor and a strong forward workload, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

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Location:
Bristol
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Arts And Entertainment

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