Senior Design Manager

Location: Bristol
Sector: Construction – Healthcare / High-Tech Projects
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Senior Design Manager – Bristol – Tier 1 Main Contractor – £30m Healthcare Project

Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager looking to take the lead on a technically complex, high-value healthcare scheme in Bristol?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1, award-winning main contractor with an exceptional reputation across the UK construction sector. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a well-established regional team, this role offers long-term career stability, progression, and the chance to work on one of the region’s most interesting high-technology health projects.

The Project

You will play a key role on a £30m high-tech healthcare development in Bristol. This scheme involves complex building services coordination, specialist installations, and high-specification design standards, making it a standout project within the South West construction market.

Working within a collaborative and experienced project team, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring programme, quality, and compliance targets are achieved.

Senior Design Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process on a £30m healthcare construction project
• Coordinate consultant teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Drive design programme to meet key project milestones
• Manage risk, compliance, and technical approvals
• Ensure design solutions are practical, cost-effective, and buildable
• Oversee BIM coordination and technical integration
• Support commercial and operational teams throughout delivery

Senior Design Manager – Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager on large construction projects
• Experience delivering healthcare, laboratory, or technically complex schemes preferred
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction standards
• Tier 1 or large main contractor experience desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Why Apply?

• Join an award-winning Tier 1 contractor
• Strong secured pipeline of regional projects
• Stable, well-established team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Be part of a technically challenging and career-defining project

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Design Manager in Bristol to take ownership of a flagship healthcare project within a business known for quality, innovation, and long-term staff retention.

If you are a Senior Design Manager seeking your next challenge in the South West construction market, apply today for a confidential discussion.

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Quantity Surveyor – Construction

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive + package
Sector: Commercial Construction / Main Contractor
Project Values: Up to £10 million

Overview

An award-winning construction contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team based in Bristol. The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality construction projects typically valued up to £10m, within a business known for its strong values, collaborative culture, and excellent long-term career prospects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a stable, well-regarded contractor with a strong pipeline of work and a supportive commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of construction projects from pre-contract through to final account
• Preparation and management of cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Procurement of subcontractors and management of subcontract packages
• Valuations, variations, and change control
• Cost reporting and cash flow management
• Final accounts and client liaison
• Working closely with project teams to ensure commercial and contractual compliance

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Strong understanding of commercial management and construction contracts
• Experience delivering projects up to £10m (or similar scale)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a strong commercial team
• Ambitious, professional, and aligned with working for a company with strong values

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work for an award-winning contractor
• Supportive, experienced, and well-structured commercial team
• High-quality, varied projects across the Bristol region
• Excellent long-term career prospects and job security
• Positive company culture and reputation as a great place to work

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If you are a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol looking for a long-term opportunity with a reputable contractor delivering quality projects, this role offers both challenge and progression in a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Contracts Manager – Bristol

Main Contractor | Permanent | Long-Term Career Opportunity

Sphere Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an award-winning, highly respected UK main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the Bristol area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Project Manager or Contracts Manager from a well-known main contractor background who is looking to step into a stable, long-term role with genuine progression prospects.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of 2–3 key projects locally, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. Projects are based within the Bristol region, ensuring a strong work-life balance with minimal travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall management and coordination of multiple construction projects
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
• Managing Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors
• Maintaining strong client relationships and stakeholder communication
• Overseeing health & safety, commercial performance and programme delivery

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Background working for a recognised main contractor
• Strong leadership, organisational and commercial skills
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sites concurrently
• Based within commutable distance of Bristol

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role with an award-winning construction business
• Strong pipeline of local work
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Supportive senior management and professional working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This role would suit an ambitious construction professional looking to join a highly reputable contractor with a strong regional presence and an excellent industry reputation.

To apply or for more information:
Contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions today for a confidential discussion.