Design Manager – Leading Main Contractor | Swansea

Attractive Package + Bonus | Excellent Career Development

We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to join an award-winning main contractor in their busy Swansea office. This is a key opportunity to become part of a thriving regional business unit with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering major projects across South Wales and the South West.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Design Lead, you’ll take ownership of the design process from tender through to completion on a variety of high-profile projects — typically up to £80 million in value. Current and upcoming schemes include education buildings, MOD developments, and large commercial projects, offering a diverse and rewarding workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design development across multiple live and pre-construction projects
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and delivery teams to drive design quality and efficiency
• Ensure design deliverables meet programme, budget, and technical standards
• Provide design input during tenders and support bid submissions

About You

• Experienced Design Manager with a background in main contracting
• Strong communicator, able to coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams
• Skilled in managing design risk and driving technical excellence
• Proactive, collaborative, and commercially astute

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Annual performance bonus
• Genuine long-term career development within a stable, people-focused business
• A supportive and engaging team culture with low staff turnover

If you’re an ambitious Design Manager seeking a long-term role with one of the region’s most successful and respected contractors, we’d love to hear from you.
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