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Senior Design Manager
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: UB3, Townfield, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Design Manager 4Front Recruitment Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Senior Design Manager | Defence & Nuclear | £80k-£90k
Location: Wiltshire/Bristol (Site-based)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000
Sector: High-Tech Design & Build | Defence, MOD & Nuclear
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Join a market-leading design and build contractor delivering some of the UK's most important projects in defence, MOD, and nuclear sectors. We're seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead complex, high-value projects across Wiltshire and Bristol.
If you thrive on technical challenges, want to work on projects that genuinely matter, and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is your opportunity.
Our client is a leading design and build contractor specialising in high-tech, mission-critical projects across defence, nuclear, data, and energy sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they deliver complex projects that require the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.
They're committed to investing in their people, offering genuine career progression, and creating an inclusive workplace where talent thrives.
What You'll Be Doing
As Senior Design Manager, you'll own the entire design lifecycle—from bid stage through to handover—on cutting-edge, high-tech construction projects.
Your day-to-day will include:
* Leading design delivery on £10m+ projects in defence, MOD, and nuclear environments
* Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors
* Ensuring full compliance with stringent regulatory, safety, and technical standards
* Driving value engineering to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and buildable solutions
* Managing design programmes to meet critical project milestones
* Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
* Reviewing and approving technical submissions, drawings, and specifications
* Identifying and mitigating design risks before they impact delivery
What We Need From You
Essential:
* 10+ years in design management within construction
* Proven experience in defence, MOD, nuclear, or highly regulated sectors
* Strong technical knowledge of design coordination and buildability
* Professional qualification: RIBA, ICE, CIOB or equivalent
* CSCS Black Card (Design Manager minimum)
* SMSTS certification
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Commercial awareness with ability to balance quality, cost, and programme
Desirable:
* Experience with BIM Level 2 and digital design platforms
* Background in data centres, secure facilities, or advanced manufacturing
* Security clearance or eligibility for SC clearance
* Knowledge of CDM regulations and principal designer responsibilities
What's In It For You?
* Competitive salary of £80,000–£90,000 (based on experience)
* Company car or car allowance
* Career development – Clear progression pathways and leadership training
* Challenging projects – Work on the UK's most critical infrastructure
* Industry leader – Join a company with an outstanding reputation and project pipeline
* Supportive culture – Collaborative environment that values your expertise
* Job security – Long-term projects with a stable, growing contractor
* Professional development – Support for charterships and continued learning
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced Senior Design Manager ready to lead high-profile projects in defence and nuclear sectors, we want to hear from you!
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