Design Manager

Description

Design Manager – Bristol

Salary: 66,000– 71,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Enhanced Benefits

Location: Bristol

Sectors: Manufacturing, Technology, Commercial, Industrial

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a leading regional Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the South West.

This role offers the chance to work on a high–profile 120m+ landmark manufacturing and technology facility in Bristol, one of the most significant schemes currently underway in the region. Beyond this flagship project, the business offers long–term involvement across a diverse portfolio of major schemes, providing both stability and career progression.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role within the design and technical delivery team on a complex, multi–disciplinary project, involving high–spec industrial spaces, specialist MEP integration and technically challenging structures.

This is not a typical regional project ,it is a career–defining scheme that will stand out on any Design Manager's CV, offering both technical challenge and high visibility within a well–established contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate design across major structural, architectural and MEP packagesManage the design process from pre–construction through to deliveryWork closely with architects, engineers, consultants and specialist subcontractorsEnsure design information is accurate, compliant and fully coordinatedDrive value engineering, risk management and buildability reviewsSupport tender and pre–construction activities, as well as on–site technical resolutionChair design workshops and coordination meetings

About You

Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within a main contractorTrack record delivering complex, high–value projects ( 50m+)Strong technical understanding of structures, building envelope and MEP coordinationExperience managing multiple design packages and consultant teamsStrong communication, coordination and problem–solving skillsExperience working within regulated or technically complex environments is advantageous

What's on Offer

66,000– 71,000 + packageOpportunity to work on a flagship 120m+ project in BristolFlexible working – 4 days on site with 1 day working from homeEnhanced benefits packageLong–term pipeline of secured regional work across the South WestClear progression within a well–established Tier 1 contractorCollaborative, well–respected business with a strong reputation for quality deliveryIf you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.

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