Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Design Manager role at Bouygues UK. The role will be based in the UK, working on various new build projects in London and the Southeast. The role includes Preconstruction and Production stages with a strong project pipeline ahead.
Job Purpose & Scope
You will lead/manage the design process to develop a design that is compliant with all contractual requirements, using cost‑effective methods. Your involvement will ensure information is fully coordinated to deliver the project on time, within budget, and to meet the client’s requirements.
Overall Responsibility
* Project Design Management
* Management of the Design Consultants
* Liaison between the Client, Design Consultants, and project staff
* Liaison with Site Manager for the development of design packages and procurement strategies
Essential Criteria
* Relevant Construction or Architecture qualification
* Previous main contractor experience
* Expert understanding of the Design & Build process
* Excellent knowledge of design process at commercial and construction design stages
* Understands the RIBA plan of work
* Strong in-depth technical knowledge
* Good knowledge of planning process
* Proven experience of managing design on numerous projects (e.g., Residential, Schools, Hospitals, Student accommodation)
* Working knowledge of building regulations
Accountabilities & Key Tasks
* Manage and lead the design process across preconstruction and construction phases
* Oversee design consultants, ensuring compliance, buildability, and efficiency in all designs
* Act as the main liaison between client, consultants, project teams, and site management
* Coordinate the preparation, review, and sign-off of all design documentation
* Ensure flow and control of design information, including compliance with Document Management Procedures
* Support the commercial and procurement teams in developing design packages and strategies
* Represent Bouygues UK at meetings with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
* Oversee design input to support environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM)
* Contribute to risk management and design quality reviews at key stages
* Facilitate design handovers between preconstruction and site teams
Why Bouygues UK
Day in day out our teams deliver technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and beyond. We value respect, commitment, pioneering and sharing. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits including:
* 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Generous share scheme
* BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits
About Bouygues UK & Diversity
Bouygues Construction UK has been certified as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom and Europe. Bouygues UK delivers award‑winning construction, development and regeneration projects across public and private sectors. Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business operating in construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented communities. We offer opportunities to join our employee‑led diversity & inclusion networks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal details. If you apply for this role, please do not include sensitive data on your CV that reveals race or ethnic origins, political, philosophical or religious opinions, membership of a trade union, health information, sexual orientation, or information related to criminal convictions.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Construction
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