Senior Design Manager
Location: Bristol
Sector: Construction – Healthcare / High-Tech Projects
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Senior Design Manager – Bristol – Tier 1 Main Contractor – £30m Healthcare Project
Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager looking to take the lead on a technically complex, high-value healthcare scheme in Bristol?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1, award-winning main contractor with an exceptional reputation across the UK construction sector. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a well-established regional team, this role offers long-term career stability, progression, and the chance to work on one of the region’s most interesting high-technology health projects.
The Project
You will play a key role on a £30m high-tech healthcare development in Bristol. This scheme involves complex building services coordination, specialist installations, and high-specification design standards, making it a standout project within the South West construction market.
Working within a collaborative and experienced project team, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring programme, quality, and compliance targets are achieved.
Senior Design Manager – Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the design process on a £30m healthcare construction project
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Coordinate consultant teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
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Drive design programme to meet key project milestones
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Manage risk, compliance, and technical approvals
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Ensure design solutions are practical, cost-effective, and buildable
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Oversee BIM coordination and technical integration
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Support commercial and operational teams throughout delivery
Senior Design Manager – Requirements
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Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager on large construction projects
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Experience delivering healthcare, laboratory, or technically complex schemes preferred
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Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction standards
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Tier 1 or large main contractor experience desirable
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Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
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Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
Why Apply?
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Join an award-winning Tier 1 contractor
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Strong secured pipeline of regional projects
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Stable, well-established team environment
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Excellent career progression opportunities
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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Be part of a technically challenging and career-defining project
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Design Manager in Bristol to take ownership of a flagship healthcare project within a business known for quality, innovation, and long-term staff retention.
If you are a Senior Design Manager seeking your next challenge in the South West construction market, apply today for a confidential discussion