Design Manager - Construction

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company is seeking a Design Manager to oversee projects up to £30m. The role involves managing design processes, ensuring timely information flow, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess thorough knowledge of construction practices, excellent communication abilities, and software skills in BIM.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)

Pension - company contributions x 1.5 employee contribution

Cash plan

Salary extras benefit platform

Training and development

Qualifications

• Understanding of traditional construction and design & build methods.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience in managing design processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from pre-construction to construction phase.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project management

Communication

Tools

BIM

4Projects

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: Swindon

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We're looking for a talented and experienced person to join our team in Swindon and to make a positive impact within our growing business. Managing the design process from pre-construction through to and including the construction phase for projects up to £30m.

The Company

Our business began life in 1892, since then we’ve developed our crafts to realise any vision. We deliver exceptional outcomes on a wide variety of design & build, new-build, restoration & refurbishment projects, from turnkey maintenance services to complex schemes up to £30m.

Beard was founded on a simple idea – to build ambitious spaces. Today, that’s paired with the promise of prompt and faultless delivery. We understand how these concepts are brought to life by people living well and working with purpose. Through learning, performing and connecting. People are at the heart of all we do. But serving them fully requires courage to challenge. To think differently. To act differently.

Job Purpose

Managing the design process from the pre-construction stage to provide compliant, accurate and timely design information using experience, knowledge and technical expertise.

You'll be responsible for

• Looking ahead and planning all aspects of the project, identifying challenges and bringing imaginative and cost-effective solutions to the table
• Working within current legislation, standards and codes of practice where needed
• Looking to eliminate health and safety and financial risk during construction
• Keeping a good flow of quality information to ensure pace with the project timescale
• Having the ability to build good solid relationships with all stakeholders and have open and clear dialogue

Experience

• Understanding of traditional construction and D&B
• Thorough understanding of CDM regulations
• Knowledge of software – for example BIM and 4Projects

We're looking for someone who has:

• Ability to work equally well as part of a team or on your own
• Ability to communicate at all levels and be understood
• A broad understanding of alternative forms of procurement, to include frameworks, negotiated and 2 stage tenders
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
• Pension - company contributions x 1.5 employee contribution. Up to a maximum of 7.5% (5% employee contribution)
• Cash plan
• Salary extras benefit platform
• Training and development

If this role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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