Senior Design Manager – Construction Delivery Lead

PSR Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 main contractor for an ambitious Design Manager. The role is based in South Wales with travel to projects across the South West region and South Wales.

You will oversee the design function from early stages through to completion, coordinating with consultants, clients and internal teams to ensure practical, compliant design solutions that support delivery on site.

Qualifications

• Background in design management within the construction industry.
• Strong awareness of regulatory and safety requirements.
• Comfortable working with project information, technical documentation and delivery schedules.
• Practical approach to design with on-site deliverability in mind.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design coordination from early project stages through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact between the design function and wider project team.
• Ensure technical information is delivered accurately and supports construction requirements.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and project standards.
• Review technical proposals and identify potential issues affecting cost, programme or delivery.
• Assist with bringing design consultants and specialists onto projects.
• Coordinate consultant information, deliverables and design deadlines.
• Work with the project team on approvals, technical submissions and design queries.
• Carry out regular site visits to review design implementation and resolve issues.
• Contribute to improving buildability, value and overall project performance.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Analytical thinking

On-site delivery focus

Job description

PSR Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 main contractor for an ambitious Design Manager. The role is based in South Wales with travel to projects across the South West region and South Wales.

You will oversee the design function from early stages through to completion, coordinating with consultants, clients and internal teams to ensure practical, compliant design solutions that support delivery on site.