Design Manager

BDL; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Private Health

26 days holiday

Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

BDL is seeking a capable Design Manager to join their Work Winning team in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for someone looking to advance in their design management career while coordinating and managing the design process across various project stages.

Key responsibilities include supporting design management from pre-construction to delivery, contributing to tender submissions, and liaising with design teams. The position offers hybrid working and excellent benefits including company pension and private health.

Qualifications

• Experience in a design coordination or early design management role within construction.
• Good understanding of construction methods and engineering principles.
• Confidence in reviewing drawings and engaging with technical information.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and management of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Assist in developing and maintaining design programmes aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external design teams to ensure timely and accurate information flow.

Skills

Design coordination

Construction methods understanding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

BIM knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a capable and motivated Design Manager to join our Work Winning team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an individual who is progressing in their design management career and is ready to take on broader responsibility within a supportive and high-performing environment. You will play a key role in coordinating and managing the design process across both tender and live project stages, ensuring that design solutions are safe, compliant, cost‑effective and buildable. This position is well suited to someone who is not yet at a senior level but is keen to develop, take ownership and build their experience across complex construction projects.

Department: Work-winning (Bids/Pre‑Construction). Employment type: Permanent – Full Time. Location: Milton Keynes Office. Workplace type: Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and management of the design process from pre‑construction through to delivery.
• Assist in developing and maintaining design programmes aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external design teams to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
• Review drawings and technical submissions, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to buildability and value engineering discussions.
• Manage design queries, RFIs and information requirements.
• Support consultant appointments and scope definition.
• Contribute to tender submissions, including methodology and programme input.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are looking for an individual with a solid foundation in construction design who is keen to develop further within a structured and supportive environment.

You Are Likely To:

• Have experience in a design coordination or early design management role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Possess a good understanding of construction methods and engineering principles.
• Be confident in reviewing drawings and engaging with technical information.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills.
• Be proactive, reliable and comfortable taking ownership of your work.
• Show a willingness to learn, develop and seek continuous improvement.

Experience of BIM, CDM regulations or formal design processes would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Benefits

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects.
• Support from experienced leaders to aid your development.
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across pre‑construction and delivery.
• A collaborative working environment that encourages learning and progression.
• A culture built on care, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent salary and benefits.
• Company Pension, Private Health, 26 days holiday.
• Gym Membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan.