Design Manager

O'Neill & Brennan; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan is seeking a site-based Design Manager for a flagship Bath construction project valued at £80m+. You will lead design coordination, work with the Project Manager and site teams, and ensure timely design deliverables across architects, engineers and specialists.

The role requires extensive Tier 1 contractor experience, strong buildability knowledge, and excellent communication skills to manage multi-disciplinary teams on a busy site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Manager for a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Experience delivering major schemes valued over £40 million.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, design coordination and buildability.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and specialist subcontractor packages.
• Able to work in a busy, site-based construction environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on design management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout the construction phase.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Management and Commercial teams to ensure design information supports the construction programme.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Identify and resolve design clashes, technical challenges and buildability issues.
• Manage design deliverables, approvals and information release schedules.
• Chair design coordination meetings and maintain effective communication between all stakeholders.
• Ensure design compliance with contractual requirements, specifications and relevant regulations.
• Support procurement and subcontractor design development.

Skills

Design manager experience

Tier 1 contractor

Major schemes £40m+

Design coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Design Manager – Flagship £80m+ Construction Project

Location: Bath, Somerset
Salary: Negotiable + Comprehensive Package
Employment: Permanent | Full-Time | Site-Based
Project: Major Multi-Year Construction Scheme

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering a flagship, multi-year construction project in Bath.

This is a significant scheme offering long-term project security, the opportunity to work alongside an established delivery team and involvement in a technically challenging, high-profile development.

We are specifically looking for a site-based Design Manager who enjoys being closely involved with the construction process, working collaboratively with operational teams, consultants and subcontractors to ensure successful design coordination and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout the construction phase.

• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Management and Commercial teams to ensure design information supports the construction programme.

• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist subcontractors.

• Identify and resolve design clashes, technical challenges and buildability issues.

• Manage design deliverables, approvals and information release schedules.

• Chair design coordination meetings and maintain effective communication between all stakeholders.

• Ensure design compliance with contractual requirements, specifications and relevant regulations.

• Support procurement and subcontractor design development.

About You

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience working as a Design Manager for a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

• Experience delivering major construction schemes valued in excess of £40 million.

• Strong understanding of construction methodology, design coordination and buildability.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and specialist subcontractor packages.

• The ability to work effectively within a busy, site-based construction environment.

• Excellent communication, organisation and technical problem-solving skills.

• A proactive, hands-on approach to design management.

What's on Offer?

• A negotiable salary and benefits package, reflective of experience.

• The opportunity to work on a flagship construction scheme in Bath.

• Long-term project continuity on a multi-year development.

• An established Tier 1 contractor with a strong project delivery team.

• The opportunity to take ownership of design coordination on a substantial, technically demanding scheme.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation