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Design Manager - Gloucestershire Salary: Up to £75,000 + package We're recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery across complex, multi‑sector projects in Gloucestershire. This role sits at the heart of project success - integrating design, managing consultants, influencing strategy, and representing the business with clients and partners. You'll work alongside senior leaders including Project Directors, Commercial Directors and Construction Directors, ensuring design is coordinated, compliant, efficient and commercially aligned from pre‑construction through delivery. Key Responsibilities Deliver design management using strong judgement and sector experience Integrate with senior project leadership teams Represent the business with clients, consultants and supply chain partners Manage complex projects across varied sectors and procurement routes Support work winning through bids, presentations and relationship‑building Manage consultant and specialist designer input through pre‑construction Lead design reviews, approvals and documentation control Manage interfaces with Planning, Building Control and other authorities Report progress to senior design leaders at key milestones Navigate internal governance including bid reviews, monthly project reviews and audits Essential Credentials Appropriate CSCS card Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar Skills, Knowledge & Experience Ability to plan, manage and monitor design in line with BR Principal Designer duties Strong written and verbal communication across technical and non‑technical audiences Confident decision‑making and clear direction setting Ability to negotiate and direct senior consultants Strong presentation skills Competent IT capability across Microsoft Office, PDF editing, InDesign and BIM platforms Thorough knowledge of design and construction processes Understanding of legislation, regulatory frameworks and industry standards Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, Building Safety Act, and RIBA Work Stages Knowledge of technical design, construction details and standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, CM, MC) Understanding of sustainability requirements and digital project delivery (BIM, CDEs) Commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables and liability Experience managing consultants, design teams and client interfaces Experience delivering safety initiatives and sustainable outcomes Experience administering consultant appointments and project control mechanisms Behaviours Champion the Incident & Injury Free (IIF) culture Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain Collaborative, flexible and team‑focused Share best practice across the design management community Uphold and demonstrate company values What We Offer Car allowance Up to 10% employer pension contribution Private medical cover Life assurance 25 days annual leave + buy/sell options 3 wellbeing days Health & wellbeing initiatives 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Discounted access to 2,500+ gyms nationwide Industry‑leading parental leave