Job Description
Job Title: Design Manager - MOJLocation: Heage with regular travel to Derbyshire & WokingSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: This is a full time, permanent role 40 hours over 5 days per weekAbout Bowmer + Kirkland:Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.We are now looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of an experienced Design Manager, ideally with experience of MOJ projects, to lead the coordination and delivery of design on our projects based at HMP Foston Hall and HMP Coldingley.The Role:As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design intent through detailed interrogation, coordination, and leadership of the design process across the full project lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, statutory approvals, and B+K's internal governance.You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design excellence, programme certainty, and buildability-while embedding health and safety and digital innovation throughout.
You will play a key part in ensuring information flows smoothly between the B+K, subcontractors, consultants, and the client - contributing to the delivery of high-quality, well-coordinated projects.Key Responsibilities:Lead the management of the design process across one or more projectsCoordinate the full design team including consultants and design-and-build subcontractorsManage the design programme, RFIs, change control and document control processesEnsure designs are compliant with Building Regulations, planning conditions, CDM, and other statutory requirementsDrive Safety in Design (SiD) and embed buildability and health & safety risk mitigationOversee BIM coordination, clash detection reviews, and digital model auditsSupport tendering, value engineering and pre-construction activitiesMaintain a high level of technical and commercial awareness in all design decision-makingEngage in client meetings and lead proactive design-based communicationParticipate in lessons learned and best practice forums to enhance our delivery modelMentor junior design team members and actively support CPD developmentAbout you:Duties of the Role:The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, a robust understanding of delivering in a main contracting environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with key project stakeholders. A relentless focus on safe delivery, programme certainty, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance are essential.Key Skills & Experience required:Proven experience in a design management role, within a main contracting environmentIdeally candidates will have experience working on MoJ schemes, although experience in other sectors such as commercial or education also accepted. Experience of high value projects is also necessaryStrong technical design background with a degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related disciplineSolid understanding of current regulations (Building Safety Act, CDM, Building Regs, etc.)Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing specialist subcontractorsSkilled in BIM processes and using platforms such as Viewpoint 4PProactive, organised, and a confident communicatorCapable of managing a range of project types, tight deadlines, and complex design scopesIn return we offer:25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas EveEntry into the Group Personal Pension SchemePrivate Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)Eye care voucher schemeTraining & Development OpportunitiesBowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer.
We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter.Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Design Coordinator, Design and Build Manager, Technical Manager, Design Engineer, Principal Designer, Design Lead, Technical Coordinator, Engineering Program Manager, Ministry of Justice Project Designer, may also be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ