Senior Construction Design Lead – Build & Coordinate

EDF; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cycle-to-work and car benefit schemes

Simplyhealth cash plan

24/7 GP Access

EAP for wellbeing

Employee referral scheme

In service death benefit

Flexible annual leave

Job summary

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the Hinkley Point C project. We are seeking an experienced Construction Design Manager to lead design from concept through construction on the Bridgwater site, coordinating architects, engineers and client teams to ensure buildable, compliant designs.

You will drive design changes, manage documentation and support procurement with technical inputs, while reporting risks and opportunities to project management.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Ideally Chartered or with relevant SKEB.
• Experience on site-based design management, design delivery, or design compliance for specialist/main contractors.
• Experience on highly regulated projects (nuclear, defence, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, or major infra) with strict change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept through to construction.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and client design teams.
• Develop and manage the design programme, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Review drawings, specifications and submissions for accuracy and buildability.
• Ensure compliance with planning conditions, Building Regulations, CDM and client requirements.
• Chair design coordination meetings and manage design changes.

Skills

Design management

Site coordination

Change control

Documentation

Communication

Education

Degree in Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the Hinkley Point C project. We are seeking an experienced Construction Design Manager to lead design from concept through construction on the Bridgwater site, coordinating architects, engineers and client teams to ensure buildable, compliant designs.

You will drive design changes, manage documentation and support procurement with technical inputs, while reporting risks and opportunities to project management.