Design Manager

Senior Design Manager - Bristol

Senior Design Manager - BristolLocation: Bristol
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Package
Sectors: Commercial Accommodation Leisure Industrial
A well-established main contractor with a group turnover of over £500 million is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join its Bristol team. The regional office currently delivers around £80-90 million of work each year and has clear plans to grow toward the £200 million mark as the team expands.
This is an important hire for the business and a chance to play a real part in shaping how the region develops. You'll be working closely with a locally based Head of Design, supporting live projects while also getting involved in preconstruction, process improvements and helping to strengthen the design function as the office grows.The team delivers new-build schemes across commercial, accommodation, leisure and industrial sectors, typically ranging between £10m and
The RoleYou will take a leading position within the regional design function, managing the design process across preconstruction and delivery phases. Alongside the Head of Design, you'll help drive technical excellence, oversee consultant coordination and ensure buildable, cost-efficient solutions are developed for each project.This is both a delivery and regional development role, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, mentoring junior team members and contributing to a growing business.
Key Responsibilities

Lead design coordination on new-build schemes ranging from £10m-£70mManage the full design process from tender stage through to handoverDrive consultant management, ensuring clear information flow and programme alignmentOversee technical reviews, buildability assessments and value engineeringSupport preconstruction teams with bid writing, tender submissions and technical clarificationsChair design workshops, DTM meetings and coordination sessionsCollaborate closely with commercial, planning and operations leadsEnsure design compliance across building regulations, planning conditions and client specificationsWork with the Head of Design to strengthen regional design processes and technical capabilityMentor junior design staff and contribute to team growth
Ideal CandidateEstablished Senior Design Manager or strong Design Manager ready to step upExperience working for a main contractor on complex new-build schemes £10m+Strong technical grounding across structures, envelope and MEP coordinationConfident managing multiple consultants and design packagesComfortable working across several sectors (commercial, industrial, accommodation, leisure)Highly organised, proactive and confident in client-facing environmentsSomeone who wants to help influence and grow a regional businessBased in or able to commute to - Bristol and wider South West projects
What's on Offer£70,000 - £80,000 salary + competitive packageOpportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious Bristol regionPipeline of diverse, high-quality projects from £10m-£70mStrong technical leadership from a locally based Head of DesignGenuine progression within a large, well-supported national groupModern, collaborative working environment with forward-thinking processesAccess to major frameworks and long-term regional workload
How to ApplyIf you're interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential conversation. #