Bowmer And Kirkland Limited
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Job Title: Design Manager Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role 40 hours over 5 days per week. This is a hybrid role, where you will be based out of our Bristol office and work from sites in Somerset and Dorset. About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are now looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of Design Managers to lead the coordination and delivery of design in preconstruction and on live sites for Education projects ranging between 15m and 50m. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, from Assistant Design Managers through to Senior Design Managers. The Role: As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design intent through detailed interrogation, coordination, and leadership of the design process across the full project lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, statutory approvals, and B+K's internal governance. You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design excellence, programme certainty, and buildability-while embedding health and safety and digital innovation throughout. You will play a key part in ensuring information flows smoothly between the B+K, subcontractors, consultants, and the client - contributing to the delivery of high-quality, well-coordinated projects. Duties of the Role: The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, a robust understanding of delivering in a main contracting environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with key project stakeholders. A relentless focus on safe delivery, programme certainty, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance are essential. Key Responsibilities: Lead the management of the design process across one or more projects. Coordinate the full design team including consultants and design-and-build subcontractors. Manage the design programme, RFIs, change control and document control processes. Ensure designs are compliant with Building Regulations, planning conditions, CDM, and other statutory requirements. Drive Safety in Design (SiD) and embed buildability and health & safety risk mitigation. Oversee BIM coordination, clash detection reviews, and digital model audits. Support tendering, value engineering and pre-construction activities. Maintain a high level of technical and commercial awareness in all design decision-making. Engage in client meetings and lead proactive design-based communication. Participate in lessons learned and best practice forums to enhance our delivery model. Mentor junior design team members and actively support CPD development. Key Skills & Experience required: Proven experience in a design management role within a main contracting environment. Strong technical design background with a degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline. Solid understanding of current regulations (Building Safety Act, CDM, Building Regs, etc.). Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing specialist subcontractors. Skilled in BIM processes and using platforms such as Viewpoint 4P. Proactive, organised, and a confident communicator. Capable of managing a range of project types, tight deadlines, and complex design scopes. Department for Education framework experience essential. In return we offer: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR at in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. NO AGENCIES PLEASE . If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Design Manager, Senior Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager, Construction Design Manager, Pre-Construction Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Senior Design Coordinator, Technical Manager, Technical Design Manager, Construction Project Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, Project Design Manager, Design and Build Manager, Design Lead, Technical Coordinator, Senior Technical Coordinator, BIM Manager, may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Design Manager Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role 40 hours over 5 days per week. This is a hybrid role, where you will be based out of our Bristol office and work from sites in Somerset and Dorset. About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are now looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of Design Managers to lead the coordination and delivery of design in preconstruction and on live sites for Education projects ranging between 15m and 50m. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, from Assistant Design Managers through to Senior Design Managers. The Role: As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design intent through detailed interrogation, coordination, and leadership of the design process across the full project lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, statutory approvals, and B+K's internal governance. You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design excellence, programme certainty, and buildability-while embedding health and safety and digital innovation throughout. You will play a key part in ensuring information flows smoothly between the B+K, subcontractors, consultants, and the client - contributing to the delivery of high-quality, well-coordinated projects. Duties of the Role: The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, a robust understanding of delivering in a main contracting environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with key project stakeholders. A relentless focus on safe delivery, programme certainty, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance are essential. Key Responsibilities: Lead the management of the design process across one or more projects. Coordinate the full design team including consultants and design-and-build subcontractors. Manage the design programme, RFIs, change control and document control processes. Ensure designs are compliant with Building Regulations, planning conditions, CDM, and other statutory requirements. Drive Safety in Design (SiD) and embed buildability and health & safety risk mitigation. Oversee BIM coordination, clash detection reviews, and digital model audits. Support tendering, value engineering and pre-construction activities. Maintain a high level of technical and commercial awareness in all design decision-making. Engage in client meetings and lead proactive design-based communication. Participate in lessons learned and best practice forums to enhance our delivery model. Mentor junior design team members and actively support CPD development. Key Skills & Experience required: Proven experience in a design management role within a main contracting environment. Strong technical design background with a degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline. Solid understanding of current regulations (Building Safety Act, CDM, Building Regs, etc.). Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing specialist subcontractors. Skilled in BIM processes and using platforms such as Viewpoint 4P. Proactive, organised, and a confident communicator. Capable of managing a range of project types, tight deadlines, and complex design scopes. Department for Education framework experience essential. In return we offer: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR at in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. NO AGENCIES PLEASE . If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Design Manager, Senior Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager, Construction Design Manager, Pre-Construction Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Senior Design Coordinator, Technical Manager, Technical Design Manager, Construction Project Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, Project Design Manager, Design and Build Manager, Design Lead, Technical Coordinator, Senior Technical Coordinator, BIM Manager, may also be considered for this role.
Hays Construction and Property
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Design Coordinator - Oxford Salary: 40,000 - 55,000 DOE + package Location: Oxford / Oxfordshire Role: Design Coordinator / Assistant Design Manager Progression: Opportunity to develop into Design Managament Hays are working with a respected Oxford-based main contractor who are looking to appoint a Design Coordinator into a newly created role within their technical and design team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move their career forward and gain exposure to a broad range of construction projects, from early-stage design coordination and preconstruction through to live project delivery. The business delivers a varied mix of design and build, refurbishment, restoration and new build schemes, working across sectors such as education, commercial, healthcare, heritage, arts and culture, sport and leisure, residential and public sector projects. Their work is often centred around technically challenging schemes, live environments and prestigious regional clients, including universities, colleges, schools, local authorities, healthcare providers, private clients and public sector organisations. This role would suit someone who is already working as a Design Coordinator, Assistant Design Manager, Technical Coordinator, Architectural Technician, Design Technician or Assistant Project Manager, and is looking to progress within a main contractor environment. The opportunity This is a newly created role, offering the chance to join a growing design function within a contractor that can provide genuine progression. You will be working closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, Quantity Surveyors, site teams, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors to ensure design information is properly coordinated and issued in line with programme requirements. The role will give you exposure across design reviews, technical queries, buildability, drawing management, consultant coordination, subcontractor design information and live project support. For someone who enjoys technical detail, problem-solving and working as part of a wider project team, this is a strong opportunity to develop towards a more senior design management role. What the role will involve Supporting the design management process across new build, refurbishment and technically challenging projects Coordinating drawings, design information, technical submissions and project documentation Working with architects, engineers, consultants and specialist subcontractors Helping manage design queries, RFIs and information flow between design and site teams Reviewing design information for buildability, coordination issues and programme impact Supporting preconstruction teams with design input, technical information and consultant coordination Attending design meetings and ensuring actions are followed through Working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and site teams throughout the project lifecycle Helping ensure design information is accurate, coordinated and issued on time Supporting the delivery of projects across education, commercial, heritage, healthcare and refurbishment sectors What they are looking for The client is open to speaking with candidates from a range of technical and design backgrounds, providing you have a strong understanding of construction information and a genuine interest in progressing within design management. You will need to be organised, technically aware and confident communicating with different people across the project team. The role will suit someone who can work well with drawings, design information and technical detail, while also understanding how design decisions impact programme, cost, quality and delivery on site. You do not need to be the finished article, but you should be ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a contractor that can give you exposure, support and long-term progression. Candidate background The client is open to speaking with candidates from a variety of technical and design-led backgrounds. This could include someone already working in design coordination, assistant design management, technical coordination, architecture, BIM, site management or specialist subcontractor coordination. You may currently be working for a main contractor, developer, consultancy, architectural practice or specialist trade contractor. The key requirement is a strong understanding of construction information, good communication skills and the ability to work closely with design, commercial and site teams. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to move into a more rounded design management position, gain exposure to technically challenging projects and progress within a respected regional contractor. Why this role should appeal 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Newly created role within the design team Clear opportunity to progress into a senior design role Exposure to varied projects across Oxfordshire and the wider region Opportunity to work on education, commercial, heritage, healthcare and refurbishment schemes Work with prestigious regional clients and technically interesting projects Support from experienced operational, commercial and design teams Chance to join a contractor known for quality, repeat business and long-term client relationships How to Apply If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton for a confidential conversation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Design Coordinator - Oxford Salary: 40,000 - 55,000 DOE + package Location: Oxford / Oxfordshire Role: Design Coordinator / Assistant Design Manager Progression: Opportunity to develop into Design Managament Hays are working with a respected Oxford-based main contractor who are looking to appoint a Design Coordinator into a newly created role within their technical and design team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move their career forward and gain exposure to a broad range of construction projects, from early-stage design coordination and preconstruction through to live project delivery. The business delivers a varied mix of design and build, refurbishment, restoration and new build schemes, working across sectors such as education, commercial, healthcare, heritage, arts and culture, sport and leisure, residential and public sector projects. Their work is often centred around technically challenging schemes, live environments and prestigious regional clients, including universities, colleges, schools, local authorities, healthcare providers, private clients and public sector organisations. This role would suit someone who is already working as a Design Coordinator, Assistant Design Manager, Technical Coordinator, Architectural Technician, Design Technician or Assistant Project Manager, and is looking to progress within a main contractor environment. The opportunity This is a newly created role, offering the chance to join a growing design function within a contractor that can provide genuine progression. You will be working closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, Quantity Surveyors, site teams, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors to ensure design information is properly coordinated and issued in line with programme requirements. The role will give you exposure across design reviews, technical queries, buildability, drawing management, consultant coordination, subcontractor design information and live project support. For someone who enjoys technical detail, problem-solving and working as part of a wider project team, this is a strong opportunity to develop towards a more senior design management role. What the role will involve Supporting the design management process across new build, refurbishment and technically challenging projects Coordinating drawings, design information, technical submissions and project documentation Working with architects, engineers, consultants and specialist subcontractors Helping manage design queries, RFIs and information flow between design and site teams Reviewing design information for buildability, coordination issues and programme impact Supporting preconstruction teams with design input, technical information and consultant coordination Attending design meetings and ensuring actions are followed through Working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and site teams throughout the project lifecycle Helping ensure design information is accurate, coordinated and issued on time Supporting the delivery of projects across education, commercial, heritage, healthcare and refurbishment sectors What they are looking for The client is open to speaking with candidates from a range of technical and design backgrounds, providing you have a strong understanding of construction information and a genuine interest in progressing within design management. You will need to be organised, technically aware and confident communicating with different people across the project team. The role will suit someone who can work well with drawings, design information and technical detail, while also understanding how design decisions impact programme, cost, quality and delivery on site. You do not need to be the finished article, but you should be ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a contractor that can give you exposure, support and long-term progression. Candidate background The client is open to speaking with candidates from a variety of technical and design-led backgrounds. This could include someone already working in design coordination, assistant design management, technical coordination, architecture, BIM, site management or specialist subcontractor coordination. You may currently be working for a main contractor, developer, consultancy, architectural practice or specialist trade contractor. The key requirement is a strong understanding of construction information, good communication skills and the ability to work closely with design, commercial and site teams. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to move into a more rounded design management position, gain exposure to technically challenging projects and progress within a respected regional contractor. Why this role should appeal 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Newly created role within the design team Clear opportunity to progress into a senior design role Exposure to varied projects across Oxfordshire and the wider region Opportunity to work on education, commercial, heritage, healthcare and refurbishment schemes Work with prestigious regional clients and technically interesting projects Support from experienced operational, commercial and design teams Chance to join a contractor known for quality, repeat business and long-term client relationships How to Apply If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton for a confidential conversation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
