Design Manager - Building Safety & Facades

BOUYGUES UK; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; 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 in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Building Safety team. The role is based from our Bristol or Cardiff office and focuses on projects across the region, leading the design process to meet contractual and statutory requirements while coordinating with production and legacy teams.

You will manage design consultants, liaise with clients and project staff, ensure buildability and on-time delivery, and support procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Relevant Construction or Architecture qualification.
• Strong background in Façade and exterior knowledge.
• Fire Safety design experience.
• Previous main contractor experience.
• Understanding of Design & Build processes.
• Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Strong technical knowledge in design.
• Knowledge of the planning process.
• Experience managing design on multiple projects (Residential, Schools, Hospitals, Student accommodation).
• Experience with building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design process across preconstruction and construction phases.
• Oversee design consultants to ensure 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

Design management

Facade knowledge

Fire safety design

Main contractor experience

RIBA Plan of Work

Planning process knowledge

Technical design knowledge

Education

Relevant Construction or Architecture qualification

Job description

Bouygues UK in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Building Safety team. The role is based from our Bristol or Cardiff office and focuses on projects across the region, leading the design process to meet contractual and statutory requirements while coordinating with production and legacy teams.

You will manage design consultants, liaise with clients and project staff, ensure buildability and on-time delivery, and support procurement strategies.