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 specialising 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 I will be in touch to discuss.