Senior Design Manager

Sphere Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee complex MOD and Nuclear projects in the Bristol & Wiltshire region. Join an award-winning team and enjoy a competitive salary package alongside industry-leading benefits. The role involves leading design management processes while ensuring technical excellence and stakeholder coordination.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Industry-leading benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the design process on MOD and/or Nuclear projects.
• Strong background in main contracting.
• Exceptional coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process on flagship MOD and/or Nuclear schemes.
• Ensure technical excellence, innovation, and compliance throughout.

Skills

Design management on MOD projects

Design management on Nuclear projects

Coordination skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Design Manager - High-Profile Projects (MOD/Nuclear)

Bristol & Wiltshire Region

Award-Winning, Fast-Growing Main Contractor

Permanent | Excellent Salary Package + Benefits

Are you a Senior Design Manager with experience in complex Building or Refurbishment projects? This is your opportunity to join a market-leading, award-winning contractor delivering some of the most complex and high-profile schemes in the Bristol and Wiltshire regions.

🔍 About the Role

We're working with a highly regarded Tier 1 building contractor known for delivering technically challenging and innovative projects. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their established and talented project team.

You’ll be responsible for leading the design management process on flagship MOD and/or Nuclear schemes, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and compliance throughout.

✅ What You’ll Need

• Proven experience managing the design process on MOD and/or Nuclear projects
• A strong background in main contracting
• Exceptional coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage complex design information and interface with both internal teams and external consultants

🌟 What’s on Offer

• Work on long-term, secure projects with national significance
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing project team
• Excellent salary package with industry-leading benefits
• Opportunity to progress within a fast-growing and ambitious business