Senior Design Manager

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom c63b124f-1640-49a6-a579-e5ae81d0e524 Full time £65,000 - £85,000 per year

Senior Design Manager

Location: Bristol

Sector: Tier 2 Regional Contractor

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Package

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Tier 2 contractor delivering quality education, commercial, healthcare and public sector schemes across the South West. As a Senior Design Manager, you'll take ownership of design coordination from tender through delivery, supporting pre-construction and leading design management on live projects valued up to £30m.

You'll work closely with project teams, consultants and clients, ensuring buildability, risk management, compliance and value engineering are embedded throughout the design process.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

  • Managing and coordinating design across multiple projects or a major scheme.
  • Leading design meetings and workshops with consultants and clients.
  • Supporting pre-construction teams with technical input and tender design.
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications, risk registers and compliance.
  • Driving design solutions that improve buildability, safety and quality.
  • Ensuring all design complies with planning, standards and building regulations.
  • Collaborating with commercial, operations and supply chain teams.
  • Providing design leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior staff.

About You

  • Proven Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience with a main or regional contractor.
  • Background working on education, commercial, healthcare or public sector projects.
  • Strong understanding of building regulations, compliance and technical coordination.
  • Ability to influence consultant teams and challenge designs constructively.
  • Great communicator, organised, proactive and confident in client settings.
  • Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders and working collaboratively on solutions.

Company Profile

This contractor combines strong regional delivery with national capability, offering the stability of a long-standing brand and the autonomy of a locally-led team. Known for repeat business, technical quality and community-focused projects, they offer a supportive environment where leaders are empowered to shape real outcomes.

What's in it for you?

  • Up to £85,000 + package
  • Car allowance or company car
  • Leadership development & career progression
  • Holiday + wellbeing benefits
  • Healthcare & pension support
  • Collaborative, professional team culture

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with high-performing regional contractors across the UK, handling all conversations with full confidentiality.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £65,000.00-£85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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