Flagship Bath Design Manager – Major Construction Project

O'Neill & Brennan - Taunton; Bath; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

O'Neill and Brennan in Bath is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design coordination on a flagship, multi-year construction scheme valued at £40m+ for a Tier 1 contractor.

The role is site-based and requires close collaboration with the Project Manager, Site Management, consultants and subcontractors to ensure timely design information in line with the programme. A proactive, hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Manager for a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Experience delivering major schemes valued over £40 million.
• Strong design coordination and buildability knowledge.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Site-based construction environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process during the construction phase.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Site Management and Commercial teams to align design with programme.
• Coordinate architects, structural and M&E consultants, subcontractors.
• Identify and resolve design clashes and buildability issues.
• Manage design deliverables and information release schedules.
• Chair design coordination meetings and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ensure design compliance with contractual requirements and regulations.
• Support procurement and subcontractor design development.

Skills

Tier 1 contractor experience

Design coordination

Buildability & method

Multidisciplinary team management

Communication & organisation

Problem solving

Hands-on design management

Job description

O'Neill and Brennan in Bath is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design coordination on a flagship, multi-year construction scheme valued at £40m+ for a Tier 1 contractor.

The role is site-based and requires close collaboration with the Project Manager, Site Management, consultants and subcontractors to ensure timely design information in line with the programme. A proactive, hands-on approach is essential.