Senior Design Manager - Defence / MOD Projects (Up to £50m)

Location: Bath or Swindon (M4 Corridor)

Salary: Highly competitive + executive package

The Opportunity

Walker & Sloan are proud to be representing a highly sought-after, rapidly developing regional contractor with an outstanding track record across the M4 corridor. Known for delivering complex, high-value projects with precision and professionalism, this business is seeking a heavy-hitting Senior Design Manager to take the lead on highly sensitive schemes within the MOD sector, with individual project values reaching circa £50m.

This is a rare opportunity to join a contractor that combines the reach and resources of a major player with the agility and culture of a regional business—somewhere you can make a genuine impact while progressing your career at the very top level.

The Role

As Senior Design Manager, you will:

• Lead the design process from pre-construction through to delivery on some of the UK’s most secure and technically challenging defence projects.
• Manage internal teams, consultants, and supply chain partners to achieve uncompromising design quality, compliance, and buildability.
• Navigate complex MOD protocols, security requirements, and design approvals with confidence.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence throughout the design lifecycle.
• Act as the senior point of contact for both client and project teams, ensuring seamless communication and delivery.

About You

We’re looking for an accomplished Senior Design Manager with:

• Proven experience in leading projects within the MOD / defence sector – this is essential given the sensitivity of the schemes.
• A track record of delivering complex, high-value projects up to or beyond £50m.
• Exceptional leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• A strong technical understanding of design management, buildability, and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to thrive in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.

The Rewards

• Highly competitive salary + industry-leading package.
• Opportunity to work on career-defining projects with national significance.
• Join a forward-thinking contractor with clear growth plans and excellent market reputation.
• Work within a supportive leadership team who value innovation and expertise.

How to Apply

If you’re a proven Senior Design Manager with the skillset, security clearance eligibility, and ambition to excel in the MOD sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us in confidence for an initial conversation.