Design Manager – Building Safety & Façade Lead

Bouygues Construction; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

2 paid volunteering days a year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Generous share scheme

BY Extra - lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Bouygues UK is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Building Safety team, based in Bristol or Cardiff. You will lead the design process across preconstruction and construction, coordinating design consultants and liaising with clients, site teams and procurement.

You'll ensure designs meet contractual, regulatory and buildability requirements, while supporting value engineering and procurement strategy development on regional projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Façade and exterior knowledge.
• Fire Safety design.
• Previous main contractor experience.
• Expert understanding of the Design & Build process.
• Excellent knowledge of design process across commercial and construction design stages.
• Understands the RIBA plan of work.
• Strong in-depth technical knowledge.
• Good knowledge of planning process.
• Proven experience of managing design on numerous projects i.e. Residential, Schools, Hospitals, Student accommodation.
• Working knowledge of building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process across preconstruction and construction phases.
• Oversee design consultants, ensuring compliance, buildability, and efficiency in all designs.
• Act as the main liaison between client, consultants, project teams, and site management.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and sign-off of all design documentation.
• Ensure flow and control of design information, including compliance with Document Management Procedures.
• Support the commercial and procurement teams in developing design packages and strategies.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Design coordination

Building regulations knowledge

RIBA plan of work understanding

Education

Relevant Construction or Architecture qualification

Job description

Bouygues UK is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Building Safety team, based in Bristol or Cardiff. You will lead the design process across preconstruction and construction, coordinating design consultants and liaising with clients, site teams and procurement.

You'll ensure designs meet contractual, regulatory and buildability requirements, while supporting value engineering and procurement strategy development on regional projects across the UK.