Hiring Now: Design Manager Near You – Apply Today!
Your Next Design Manager Job Starts Here – Apply Now!
Design Manager
Job Posted: 25 days ago
Salary: £ 75,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol
Expire in: 2 days
Job Description
Title: Design Manager (main contractor)
Location: Bristol
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 + car allowance + package
Sector: Construction, Refurbishment, Fitout
Start Date: ASAP
Flexible Working: 2/3 days per week remote with site visits and office
Design Manager - The Company:
Our client is one of the most successful privately owned main contractors in Bristol, with a strong reputation and excellent client relationships across varied work streams. Typical projects are between £200k and £12m in value across New Build, Refurbishment and fitout. The company has an excellent pipeline of work within the Southwest and is a fast growing business with exceptional progression opportunity.
Design Manager - The Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with varied experience in main contracting across varied (non residential) projects. You will be an important part of the team working on pre-construction and post contract elements across a diverse range of project. This would suit someone keen to join an energetic, fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Design Manager- Accountabilities and key tasks:
* Arranging and chairing the Design team meetings to lead the process with the consultants and subcontract designers, issuing minutes and ensuring the resulting actions are actioned
* Collate and manage the contract specifications, drawing and related documents for the construction process
* Carrying drawing reviews issuing comments then ensuring all comments are added accordingly to the design
* Carry out technical reviews of any proposed works to ensure contractual and technical compliance.
* Prepare and manage the Design and procurement schedule and issue information release schedules to set design target dates
* Offer input and design reviews into the procurement process
* Providing design support to Project Management teams.
* Review and implement value engineering opportunities
* Utilising specialist consultants coordinate the information and design to ensure BREEAM and Part L compliance are attained as required.
* Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy Building Control compliance
* Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy all planning conditions are discharged
* Lead Design review workshop with the client / tenant to ensure understanding and satisfaction with proposed works
* Manage the Design Change Proposals for client sign off
* Submitting Design information to the client team and recording, tracking and closing out any comments and queries that arise
* Issue, track and close out any Requests For Information that arise to enable the design to be completed.
* Assist in the collation of the O&M Health and Safety file
Design Manager - The Person
* You will have solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor
* MUST have strong experience in Commercial (non-residential) sectors
* You could be from an Architectural background as long as you have RIBA stages 4 and 5 experience
* Demonstrable experience working on pre and post-construction design and build projects.
* Experience working on projects to £5m plus
* Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
* A good communicator, able to liaise between different departments in order to achieve a common goal.
The Reward:
* Competitive salary
* Company benefits package
* Varied projects across sectors
* Continued local work within the Southwest region.
* Flexible working
Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancyBefore You Apply
Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
- Bank details.
- National Insurance number.
- Date of birth.
You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.
Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Design Manager job near me in Bristol, City of Bristol! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!
© Vita CV: Registered in England and Wales (16187919).