Blue Water Recruitment Limited

Senior Design Manager Construction Tier 1 Contractor Excellent Salary and Benefits Covering Contracts in South Wales and Bristol The Opportunity Our client is a leading Tier 1 Contractor delivering complex, high-value construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking 2 x Senior Design Managers to join their team and play a key role in the successful delivery of major projects within either the Education or Data Centre sectors. This is a senior leadership role suited to a design professional who thrives in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment and enjoys working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors Ensure design solutions meet client requirements, statutory approvals, technical standards, and programme constraints Manage design risk, value engineering, and buildability reviews Drive design workshops and interface management across stakeholders Oversee design deliverables, information flow, and compliance with BIM and digital standards Support tender and pre-construction activities where required Mentor and support Design Managers and junior team members About You You will be an experienced Design Manager with a strong background working for a Tier 1 or large main contractor and demonstrable experience delivering either: Educational projects (schools, colleges, universities, research or campus developments), or Data Centre projects (mission-critical environments, high-tech or complex MEP-led schemes) Key Requirements Proven experience in a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager role within the construction industry Strong technical understanding of building design, procurement routes, and construction methodology Experience managing complex design packages and projects Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to lead teams and influence outcomes at senior level Relevant construction, engineering, or architectural qualification (degree or equivalent)

Site administrator needed in Cardiff, starting January until 2027, Must have knowledge of IT system called index, with experience in quality control or quality assurance. Previous experience of working in construction environment is essential

Civils/Construction Project Manager Location: Cardiff Type: Full-time Due to continued growth and the award of several exciting new projects, our client is seeking an experienced Civils/Construction Project Manager to support the tendering and delivery of upcoming marine and coastal civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong civil engineering experience to play a key role in both pre-construction and project delivery, working across a diverse and technically challenging portfolio. The Role You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from early tender development through to successful on-site delivery. The role offers a strong balance of technical, commercial and client-facing responsibilities. You will be hands-on within a small team, with responsibility for a variety of tasks and different projects at different stages of their life cycle. Contracts vary from 50,000- 500,000 in general but on occasion will be 1m+ Key responsibilities include: Pre-Construction & Tendering Preparing tenders in collaboration with the wider bid team, Project Managers, Commercial Director and other key stakeholders Developing innovative technical solutions as part of tender submissions Undertaking detailed pricing and risk reviews Attending pre-tender site visits and client meetings Producing pre-construction documentation, including compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 Project Planning & Delivery Preparing detailed construction programmes in line with contractual requirements (Microsoft Project experience desirable) Identifying risks, opportunities and resource requirements Acting as a client-facing Project Manager during delivery Attending progress, technical and commercial meetings Maintaining a strong site presence, ensuring quality standards are met and quality records are maintained Commercial & Contractual Management Producing cost monitoring reports and forecasting projected outturn costs Preparing and submitting valuations in a timely manner Managing projects to meet commercial and contractual obligations Identifying and managing change, Early Warnings and Compensation Events Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts is desirable Health, Safety & Compliance Demonstrating visible safety leadership throughout the project lifecycle Ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and legal requirements Applying a working knowledge of CDM Regulations Supporting site audits and working with the Compliance team to evidence best practice About You You will ideally have: Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects, experience in a marine environment beneficial but not essential Good understanding of the unique challenges associated with marine works Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive and solutions-focused approach If you are an ambitious Site Engineer who has had exposure to some or all the above, then our client would be interested in your application as a Trainee Project Manager. Why Join? Opportunity to work on technically challenging and varied marine projects Involvement in both tendering and delivery phases Supportive and collaborative working environment Continued professional development as part of a growing business