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Senior Design Manager
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- Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- Bristol, England, United Kingdom
About
Wiltshire/Bristol (Site-based)
Salary:
£80,000 – £90,000
Sector:
High-Tech Design & Build | Defence, MOD & Nuclear
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-time
Shape the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure Join a market-leading design and build contractor delivering some of the UK's most important projects in defence, MOD, and nuclear sectors. We're seeking an experienced
Senior Design Manager
to lead complex, high-value projects across Wiltshire and Bristol.
If you thrive on technical challenges, want to work on projects that genuinely matter, and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is your opportunity.
Our client is a leading design and build contractor specialising in high-tech, mission-critical projects across defence, nuclear, data, and energy sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they deliver complex projects that require the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.
They're committed to investing in their people, offering genuine career progression, and creating an inclusive workplace where talent thrives.
What You'll Be Doing As
Senior Design Manager , you'll own the entire design lifecycle—from bid stage through to handover—on cutting-edge, high-tech construction projects.
Your day-to-day will include:
Leading design delivery on £10m+ projects in defence, MOD, and nuclear environments
Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors
Ensuring full compliance with stringent regulatory, safety, and technical standards
Driving value engineering to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and buildable solutions
Managing design programmes to meet critical project milestones
Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
Reviewing and approving technical submissions, drawings, and specifications
Identifying and mitigating design risks before they impact delivery
What We Need From You Essential:
10+ years in design management within construction
Proven experience in defence, MOD, nuclear, or highly regulated sectors
Strong technical knowledge of design coordination and buildability
Professional qualification: RIBA, ICE, CIOB or equivalent
CSCS Black Card (Design Manager minimum)
SMSTS certification
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Commercial awareness with ability to balance quality, cost, and programme
Desirable:
Experience with BIM Level 2 and digital design platforms
Background in data centres, secure facilities, or advanced manufacturing
Security clearance or eligibility for SC clearance
Knowledge of CDM regulations and principal designer responsibilities
What's In It For You?
Competitive salary
of £80,000–£90,000 (based on experience)
Company car or car allowance
Career development
– Clear progression pathways and leadership training
Challenging projects
– Work on the UK's most critical infrastructure
Industry leader
– Join a company with an outstanding reputation and project pipeline
Supportive culture
– Collaborative environment that values your expertise
Job security
– Long‑term projects with a stable, growing contractor
Professional development
– Support for charterships and continued learning
Ready to Apply? If you're an experienced
Senior Design Manager
ready to lead high‑profile projects in defence and nuclear sectors, we want to hear from you.
Alternatively, click "Apply Now"
and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss this opportunity.
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Languages
- English
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