Senior Design Manager
️ 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:
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Managing and coordinating design across multiple projects or a major scheme.
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Leading design meetings and workshops with consultants and clients.
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Supporting pre-construction teams with technical input and tender design.
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Reviewing drawings, specifications, risk registers and compliance.
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Driving design solutions that improve buildability, safety and quality.
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Ensuring all design complies with planning, standards and building regulations.
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Collaborating with commercial, operations and supply chain teams.
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Providing design leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior staff.
About You
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Proven Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience with a main or regional contractor.
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Background working on education, commercial, healthcare or public sector projects.
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Strong understanding of building regulations, compliance and technical coordination.
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Ability to influence consultant teams and challenge designs constructively.
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Great communicator, organised, proactive and confident in client settings.
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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?
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💰 Up to £85,000 + package
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🚗 Car allowance or company car
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📈 Leadership development & career progression
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🌴 Holiday + wellbeing benefits
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🏥 Healthcare & pension support
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🤝 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