Design Manager

Bimplus; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in Bristol seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design teams for warehouse and aerospace construction projects. You will ensure technically compliant, buildable designs, manage design programmes, and coordinate clients, consultants, and contractors to maximise value.

Applicants should have strong leadership, robust knowledge of regulations, and proven ability to deliver complex design deliverables on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams for warehouse and aerospace construction projects.
• Strong understanding of building codes and design standards.
• Ability to deliver compliant, buildable design solutions across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate deliverables.
• Manage design programmes, changes, and risk mitigation to maximise project value.
• Ensure compliance with statutory/contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Design project management

Leadership & team management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Design programme delivery

Risk identification & mitigation

Contractual awareness

Communication & stakeholders

Problem-solving & decision-making

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Professional body membership (CIOB/RICS/ICE/RIBA)

CDM Regulations 2015 knowledge

Familiarity with NEC or similar contracts

Tools

CDE platforms (Aconex/SharePoint)

BIM software (Revit/Navisworks)

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Project coordination tools

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager based in Bristol with excellent commercial acumen and a proven track record in overseeing design projects within warehouse and aerospace construction sectors. The successful candidate will lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring the delivery of technically compliant, cost-effective, and buildable design solutions throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires strong collaboration with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain design quality, compliance with statutory and contractual requirements, and alignment with project objectives. The Design Manager will be responsible for managing design programmes, coordinating design deliverables, controlling design changes, and mitigating risks to maximise project value. Previous relevant experience in warehouse and aerospace construction design projects is essential and must be demonstrated.

Skills

• Excellent commercial acumen
• Proven experience managing design projects in warehouse and aerospace construction
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams and consultants
• Knowledge of statutory regulations, building codes, and design standards
• Experience in design programme and deliverables management
• Risk identification and mitigation in design processes
• Contractual and commercial awareness related to design management
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Software/Tools

• Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint)
• BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Project management and design coordination tools

Certifications & Standards

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant engineering or construction discipline
• Membership or working towards membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS, ICE, RIBA)
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Regulations
• Familiarity with NEC or other relevant contract forms (desirable)