Design Manager

About this Role: Ambitious/experienced Design Manager required by the Bristol office of this busy Tier 2 main contractor to work on a key new build extra care residential scheme in Bath. The scheme is a circa 15m new build with a complex sub-structure and retaining features due to the hillside location, plus additional challenges in terms of ecology and logistics. Currently in PCSA for the rest of the year, the scheme has planning and momentum so is due to start in early 2027. Once out of the ground, the scheme will comprise multiple single and two storey modern extra care houses finished externally with Bath stone and a central garden and water feature. Reporting to the Regional Design Manager, you will work closely with the project team through the latter stages of the PCSA to agree design, methodology, cost plan then throughout construction phase. Based in the Bristol office for preconstruction phase, then working between office and site once main works are underway, with an expectation of 2-3 days on site with the team as required. A key flagship scheme for the contractor and BANES Council, you will focus initially on this scheme.Typically you will be responsible for design development across two schemes at a time from preconstruction phase and through delivery on site Reporting to the Regional Design Manager and working with preconstruction and project delivery teams, you will be responsible for: Management of the design development for your schemes;Chairing regular ..... full job details .....