Design Manager

Design Manager - Water Infrastructure We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established Water team in Bristol, working on a long-term framework delivering critical water infrastructure schemes across the region. This is a strong opportunity for a Design Manager who wants responsibility, stability and long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Design Manager Role You will manage and coordinate design activities from bid stage through to delivery, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, sustainable and fully aligned with programme, cost and construction requirements.

Key responsibilities

Manage design resources, team structures and design strategy across bid and delivery phases

Lead the delivery of a coordinated, compliant and sustainable design service

Oversee the design process through all RIBA stages, driving safety, quality and continuous improvement

Develop and manage integrated design programmes, tracking progress against project milestones

Chair and coordinate design reviews and technical meetings with internal teams and supply chain partners

Ensure designs meet agreed briefs, specifications and contractual requirements

Promote innovation and embed sustainable design solutions across projects

What we're looking for Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within construction or infrastructure

Strong understanding of construction practices, standards and design management processes

Experience managing multiple projects and multidisciplinary design teams

Excellent planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills

Ability to drive performance, compliance and collaboration

Specialist knowledge of the UK Water Industry What's in it for you?

Salary up to 85,00026 days holiday, increasing up to 30 days with years of service

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Family-friendly policies and strong work/life balance

Mentoring programmes and ongoing professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus and recognition schemes

Car scheme or allowance

Private Medical Insurance (role dependent)
Share-save scheme, cycle to work, gym discounts and employee wellbeing support