Job Description

Title: Regional Design Manager
Location: Bristol (with occasional travel to London)
Region Covered: South West and South East
Reporting To: Operations Director
Salary: Excellent senior-level package + benefits

About the Company:
Our client is an award-winning building and refurbishment contractor specializing in the delivery of exceptional high-specification refurbishment projects and new-build homes and apartments. With a reputation for excellence, craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail, our client operates at the highest standards, ensuring their work exceeds client expectations and industry benchmarks.

Role Overview:
As the Regional Design Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the design management function across the South West and South East regions. Managing a team of Design Managers, you will ensure that projects are designed and delivered to the highest standards, on time, and within budget. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will play a crucial role in supporting pre-construction and project delivery, ensuring alignment between design intent, client expectations, and construction execution.

This senior-level position is based in Bristol, with occasional travel to the company's head office in London.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Leadership and Team Management:

* Lead and manage a team of Design Managers across the South West and South East regions.

* Provide mentorship, training, and support to ensure the team delivers high-quality design solutions.

* Foster collaboration and strong communication between the design team, site teams, and other departments.

2.

Design Management:

* Oversee the coordination of all design activities during pre-construction and construction phases.

* Ensure design documentation aligns with project requirements, technical specifications, and building regulations.

* Manage design risks, identifying and resolving issues that may impact project delivery.

3.

Client Liaison:

* Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders regarding design matters.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure their expectations are consistently met or exceeded.

4.

Project Oversight:

* Support the delivery of high-specification projects, ensuring design integrity throughout the lifecycle.

* Work closely with the project teams to integrate design with construction processes.

* Review and approve designs, ensuring compliance with quality standards, budgets, and schedules.

5.

Strategic Contribution:

* Collaborate with the Operations Director and other senior leaders to improve design management processes.

* Contribute to business development by supporting tendering and bid processes with design expertise.

* Monitor industry trends and innovations to keep the company at the forefront of high-end construction and refurbishment.

Key Requirements:

* Proven experience in design management, ideally within the high-spec residential construction and refurbishment sector.

* Demonstrable track record of managing and leading design teams across multiple projects and regions.

* Strong understanding of building regulations, technical specifications, and construction processes.

* Excellent client-facing skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

* Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

* Willingness to travel within the South West, South East, and occasionally to London.

What's on Offer:

* An excellent, competitive senior-level salary package.

* A comprehensive benefits package tailored to senior-level employees.

* The opportunity to work with a highly respected and award-winning contractor.

* A dynamic and collaborative working environment with the chance to influence and shape the company's design management strategy.

Application Process:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss