Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their collaborative design team in the South. This role involves leading external design consultants and managing project inputs to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and project management skills, with a strong focus on BIM principles and construction methodologies. Join a family-run business that values employee contributions and offers generous benefits, including an enhanced pension scheme and flexible working hours. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme with 7% contribution

Increasing annual leave

Employee referral scheme

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible start and finish times

Car allowance or company car

Qualifications

• Previous contractor design experience is essential.
• Blend of technical expertise and project management skills required.
• Deep knowledge of construction methodologies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete and commercially viable design information.
• Ensure design compliance with contractual agreements and regulations.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

Design Management

BIM Principles

Construction Methodologies

Project Management

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

At Stepnell, we understand that design management is critically important to a construction project because it bridges the gap between design and execution, ensuring that the project meets its objectives in terms of quality, cost, and time.

We are looking to grow our Stepnell team and recruit a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager to join our design team in the South, working from our Southampton or Bristol office. As a Design Manager, you will lead and manage external design consultants, design subcontractors, and construction team inputs on projects in our Southern region. Typically, you will work from your closest office, Southampton or Bristol, and travel one day a week to support your live projects.

Reporting to the Design Team Lead, as a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering complete, accurate, and commercially viable design information for the construction and procurement process.
2. Ensuring design compliance with project contractual agreements, budgets, and regulations.
3. Developing and maintaining BIM principles.
4. Collaborating with the pre-construction team during the bidding process.
5. Proactively driving project and design improvements.
6. Reviewing tender documentation to reduce risk and ensure compliance with building regulations.
7. Supporting and advising on delivery and attending project meetings as required by the Contracts Manager.
8. Managing the selection and appointment of design and specialist consultants, utility services, and third-party surveyors.
9. Leading and implementing appropriate BIM execution plans.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Previous contractor design experience.
2. A blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership ability through the design process.
3. Deep knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and techniques, with the ability to translate design into buildable solutions.
4. Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, engineers, and consultants, ensuring their work aligns with project goals.

Why Stepnell?

We are committed to inspiring, nurturing, and investing in our people, ensuring fulfilling and rewarding careers. As proud holders of Investors in People Gold accreditation, we recognize our employees as the driving force behind our success. We value everyone's contribution and foster a teamship philosophy rooted in curiosity and empowerment. We offer generous benefits, including an enhanced pension scheme with a 7% contribution, increasing annual leave, a market-leading employee referral scheme, comprehensive health coverage for eligible roles, flexible start and finish times, and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

About Us

We are a family-run business with over 155 years of history, known for stability and reliability, making long-term decisions in the best interests of our people and customers.

Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy, joinery, and concrete repairs, enabling us to meet diverse customer needs. With six regional offices across Nottingham, Rugby, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poole, our geographical reach supports high levels of repeat business, currently accounting for 75% of our turnover.

Our team of experts rises to every challenge, proactively solving problems and collaborating to ensure a smooth customer experience.