Design Manager: BIM Lead for Build & D&B Projects

Stepnell; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme with Stepnell

Health coverage

Car allowance or company car

Generous annual leave

Performance-based rewards

Job summary

Stepnell in Bristol is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead external design consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal construction teams. You will deliver buildable, compliant design information on time and within budget, reporting to the Regional Design Lead.

You will drive design programmes, chair coordination workshops, maintain BIM execution plans, and maximise value through design decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Design Management within a main contractor environment.
• Deep understanding of Building Regulations, Planning Conditions, BREEAM, Building Control, and statutory approvals process.
• Practical knowledge of implementing and managing BIM execution plans.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to chair workshops and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage external design consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal construction teams.
• Participate in pre-construction bid management for D&B and Traditional/CDP projects.
• Review tender documents, identify risks/opportunities, ensure regulatory alignment.
• Drive design programmes, coordinate meetings/workshops, and manage decision trackers.
• Maintain BIM principles and execution plans across project lifecycles.
• Balance buildability, cost, and programme with project team members.

Skills

Design Management

BIM Execution Plans

Leadership

Client & Consultant Liaison

Workshop Facilitation

Job description

Stepnell in Bristol is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead external design consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal construction teams. You will deliver buildable, compliant design information on time and within budget, reporting to the Regional Design Lead.

You will drive design programmes, chair coordination workshops, maintain BIM execution plans, and maximise value through design decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.