Senior Design Manager

️ Senior Design Manager Location: Bristol Sector: Tier 2 Regional Contractor Salary: Up to £85,000 + Package The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Tier 2 contractor delivering quality education, commercial, healthcare and public sector schemes across the South West. As a Senior Design Manager, you’ll take ownership of design coordination from tender through delivery, supporting pre-construction and leading design management on live projects valued up to £30m. You’ll work closely with project teams, consultants and clients, ensuring buildability, risk management, compliance and value engineering are embedded throughout the design process. Role Overview You will be responsible for: * Managing and coordinating design across multiple projects or a major scheme. * Leading design meetings and workshops with consultants and clients. * Supporting pre-construction teams with technical input and tender design. * Reviewing drawings, specifications, risk registers and compliance. * Driving design solutions that improve buildability, safety and quality. * Ensuring all design complies with planning, standards and building regulations. * Collaborating with commercial, operations and supply chain teams. * Providing design leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior staff. About You * Proven Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience with a main or regional contractor. * Background working on education, commercial, healthcare or public sector projects. * Strong understanding of building regulations, compliance and technical coordination. * Ability to influence consultant teams and challenge designs constructively. * Great communicator, organised, proactive and confident in client settings. * Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders and working collaboratively on solutions. Company Profile This contractor combines strong regional delivery with national capability, offering the stability of a long-standing brand and the autonomy of a locally-led team. Known for repeat business, technical quality and community-focused projects, they offer a supportive environment where leaders are empowered to shape real outcomes. What’s in it for you? * 💰 Up to £85,000 + package * 🚗 Car allowance or company car * 📈 Leadership development & career progression * 🌴 Holiday + wellbeing benefits * 🏥 Healthcare & pension support * 🤝 Collaborative, professional team culture About Walker & Sloan Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with high-performing regional contractors across the UK, handling all conversations with full confidentiality