Job Description:

Design Manager – Flagship Construction Project
Location: Bournemouth
Type: Permanent

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to take a lead role on a flagship project in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded business and oversee the design process from concept through to construction completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept through construction and project handover.
• Review employer requirements, contract documentation, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP design disciplines.
• Manage external consultants, specialist designers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, standards, and planning conditions.
• Drive the design programme in line with overall project milestones and delivery objectives.
• Identify and mitigate design risks and technical challenges.
• Chair design coordination meetings and lead client design presentations.
• Ensure design solutions are buildable, commercially viable, and aligned with procurement strategies.
• Manage design change control and technical approval processes.
• Support value engineering initiatives and design optimisation opportunities.
• Oversee the timely production of construction information and as-built documentation.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Architecture or Architectural Technology.
• ARB or RIBA membership is desirable but not essential.
• 5–10+ years' experience in architectural design and/or design management within construction, building structures, or principal contractor environments.
• Experience working on stadia projects would be highly advantageous, although not essential.
• Strong technical understanding of building construction, detailing, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance design quality, cost, and programme requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in industry-standard design and coordination software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Tekla, and BIM platforms.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a leading contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile flagship project.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fixed term contract also considered

For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch.