Design Manager – Bristol – Commercial Fit Out
💷 Up to £75,000 + Package | 🏢 High-Quality Office & Workplace Projects | 📍 Bristol
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor in Bristol. This company delivers high-end CAT A & B schemes for blue-chip clients and is known for its fast-track delivery and attention to detail.
You’ll be working as part of a knowledgeable pre-construction and delivery team, helping manage the design coordination, consultant engagement, and client liaison across multiple workplace and office fit-out projects.
Your day-to-day:
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Coordinating design development from pre-con through to delivery
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Managing consultant teams including architects and M&E designers
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Working closely with the commercial and delivery team to resolve design challenges
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Ensuring compliance with building regs, fire strategy, and client standards
Why join this team?
💼 High-spec, design-led projects in major cities
🚀 Lots of autonomy with progression potential to Senior DM
🧠 Smart, collaborative team environment
💷 Up to £75,000 salary + car allowance and benefits
The ideal candidate will have:
✔️ Background in fit-out, D&B or interiors contracting
✔️ Strong technical and client-facing ability
✔️ Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and modern design coordination practices
