Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£55,000 to £65,000
Design Manager
Job Title: Design Manager
Salary: - £55,000–£65,000 DOE
Salary: - £55,000–£65,000 DOE
Location: Bristol + projects within 1 hour
Sectors: Accommodation | Commercial | Education
Sectors: Accommodation | Commercial | Education
A well‑established regional contractor based in Bristol is looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their growing technical team. Known for their stability, long‑term client partnerships and secured framework agreements, this contractor offers a strong forward pipeline with a diverse range of live and upcoming schemes.
The Opportunity
You’ll be joining a collaborative design and technical department, working as part of an experienced team delivering multiple projects across accommodation, commercial, and education sectors. Typical project values range from £20m to £50m, with a mixture of new build and refurbishment schemes.
This role offers real stability, variety, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the design process on high‑quality regional projects.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the design process from pre‑construction through to delivery
- Work closely with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure accurate, buildable design information
- Support tender and bid activity with technical input
- Lead design workshops, reviews, and stakeholder meetings
- Ensure design documentation meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Drive value engineering and buildability solutions across schemes
Ideal Experience
- Previous experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor
- Background in large‑scale multi‑sector projects
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple design packages
- Confident in driving coordination and problem‑solving
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
What’s on Offer
- £55,000–£65,000 DOE
- Work on a wide variety of schemes within a manageable working radius
- A solid order book backed by frameworks and repeat clients
- Clear internal support and progression
- Strong team culture and a contractor with an excellent local reputation
