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 * Lead and manage the design process on a £30m healthcare construction project * Coordinate consultant teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders * Drive design programme to meet key project milestones * Manage risk, compliance, and technical approvals * Ensure design solutions are practical, cost-effective, and buildable * Oversee BIM coordination and technical integration * Support commercial and operational teams throughout delivery Senior Design Manager – Requirements * Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager on large construction projects * Experience delivering healthcare, laboratory, or technically complex schemes preferred * Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction standards * Tier 1 or large main contractor experience desirable * Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills * Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) Why Apply? * Join an award-winning Tier 1 contractor * Strong secured pipeline of regional projects * Stable, well-established team environment * Excellent career progression opportunities * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package * 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