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Job DescriptionDesign Manager

Job Title: Design Manager Salary: - £55,000–£65,000 DOELocation: Bristol + projects within 1 hour Sectors: Accommodation | Commercial | Education A well‑established regional contractor based in Bristol is looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their growing technical team. Known for their stability, long‑term client partnerships and secured framework agreements, this contractor offers a strong forward pipeline with a diverse range of live and upcoming schemes.The Opportunity You’ll be joining a collaborative design and technical department, working as part of an experienced team delivering multiple projects across accommodation, commercial, and education sectors. Typical project values range from £20m to £50m, with a mixture of new build and refurbishment schemes. This role offers real stability, variety, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the design process on high‑quality regional projects.Role Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the design process from pre‑construction through to delivery

Work closely with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure accurate, buildable design information

Support tender and bid activity with technical input

Lead design workshops, reviews, and stakeholder meetings

Ensure design documentation meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Drive value engineering and buildability solutions across schemes

Ideal Experience

Previous experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor

Background in large‑scale multi‑sector projects

Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple design packages

Confident in driving coordination and problem‑solving

Ability to work effectively within a team environment

What’s on Offer

£55,000–£65,000 DOE

Work on a wide variety of schemes within a manageable working radius

A solid order book backed by frameworks and repeat clients

Clear internal support and progression

Strong team culture and a contractor with an excellent local reputation

If you’re interested in learning more, please send your CV to James.mitchell@hays.com or contact the Hays Southampton office to arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity. # 4763836

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