Bouygues UK are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to add to our London team. You will be responsible to lead/manage the design process to develop a design which is compliant with all contractual & Statutory requirements, using cost-effective methods. Involvement will include that information will be fully coordinated to deliver the project on time, within budget, and in agreement with production team in terms of choice of methods of construction and buildability checks.
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant Construction or Architecture qualification
- Previous main contractor experience
- Expert understanding of the Design & Build process
- Excellent knowledge of design process, at commercial and construction design stages
- Understands the RIBA plan of work
- Strong in-depth technical knowledge
- Good knowledge of planning process
- Proven experience of managing design on numerous projects i.e. Residential, Schools, Hospitals, Student accommodation
- Working knowledge of building regulations
Accountabilities & Key Tasks:
- Manage and lead the design process across preconstruction and construction phases
- Oversee design consultants, ensuring compliance, buildability, and efficiency in all designs
- Act as the main liaison between client, consultants, project teams, and site management
- Coordinate the preparation, review, and sign-off of all design documentation
- Ensure flow and control of design information, including compliance with Document Management Procedures
- Support the commercial and procurement teams in developing design packages and strategies
Overall responsibility for:
- Project Design Management
- Management of the Design Consultants
- Liaison between the Client, Design Consultants, and project staff
- Liaison with Site Manager for the development of design packages and procurement strategies
Why Bouygues
Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.
We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Generous share scheme
- BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits
Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 billon (December 2025) and operates in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.
Be Yourself!
Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.