219 Design jobs in Bristol

Design Governance Specialist

Permanent

Theale – Hybrid working

We’re looking for someone with strong design expertise, technical knowledge, and a passion for digital transformation to support high-quality design outcomes and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide design standards, keep up with the latest advancements, and provide technical support to delivery teams.
• Build strong relationships with customers, understand their requirements, and articulate solutions effectively.
• Contribute to cutting-edge innovations, including drone and 3D scanning technology, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in telecom design.
• Work closely with Design Assurance to identify risks, provide solutions, and ensure seamless project execution.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Solid telecom industry knowledge with an understanding of design processes and mobile network operator guidance.
• 5+ years of experience in telecoms engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft products.
• Excellent communication & organizational skills to manage stakeholder expectations and project workflows.
• A proactive mindset, adaptable to industry changes and new technologies.

Be part of a dynamic team, working on transformational initiatives and leading the way in digital innovation. Apply today to and help shape the future of telecom infrastructure!

DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN BRISTOL FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR

I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertakes projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence with values ranging between 10m and 100m.

As Design Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure their safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification, and budget.

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 + Package

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and, when necessary, construction phases. Analyse and interpret Employer's Requirements documents. Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive Contractor's Proposals.
• Coordinate and supervise external design consultants
• Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within strict deadlines.
• Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile - We're seeking a Design Manager with:

• Proven experience in managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple workloads effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
• A keen sense of commercial awareness.
• Familiarity with various client procurement methods.
• Preferably, experience with on-site operations and contract procedures.
• This role is ideal for professionals who excel in coordinating intricate design processes, driving innovation, and ensuring project success within the construction industry.

If you are a Design Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.

Job Title: Design Researcher
Location: Bristol Harbourside (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 12 months (potential for extension)
Day Rate: 300-600 (via umbrella or EC)
Client: A leading UK financial institution

Are you passionate about driving user-centred design in a large-scale digital environment?
We're looking for an experienced Design Researcher to join a collaborative digital team working on some of the most important services in UK financial technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your research skills in shaping strategic digital experiences used by millions.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading both generative and evaluative research to inform product development
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary agile teams across discovery and delivery phases
• Developing and managing research strategies that align with user needs and business outcomes
• Advocating for the user by facilitating workshops, sharing insights, and embedding research within product culture
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and helping research become a "team sport"

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience in UX, User, or Design Research roles
• Proven ability to lead research initiatives and influence design direction
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• Strategic mindset and confidence in working with senior decision-makers
• Experience working in large, structured organisations (ideally financial services)
• Exposure to both public and private sector environments is a plus

Why apply?
You'll play a key role in shaping high-impact digital products, working within a team that values innovation, research, and real user outcomes. If you're ready to influence design at scale and thrive in a collaborative, agile setting-this could be your next great move.

Apply now to learn more !

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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Job Title: Design Director
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Bristol (Hybrid 3 days in office per week)
Salary: £55,000–£65,000

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Design Director to join a leading content agency with a reputation for creativity, collaboration, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a creative team, setting the vision for outstanding design across a wide variety of content, covering both print and digital channels.

Leading the creative direction for a variety of content driven projects from concept to delivery

Generating big ideas and setting the design vision to ensure work is fresh, engaging, and consistent across print and digital channels.

Overseeing the design of client content across multichannel outputs.

Working directly with clients, presenting ideas and managing relationships to ensure creative solutions meet their objectives

Mentoring and developing the design team, championing best practices and innovation

Reviewing and refining creative output to ensure it meets client objectives and exceeds expectations

Supporting pitches and presentations for new business opportunities.

Proven experience as a Design Director, Creative Lead, or similar senior design role, ideally within an agency or content led business

A strong portfolio showcasing print and digital content design.

Skilled at coming up with creative concepts and visual ideas that solve client challenges

Previous experience supporting new business pitches is a plus, but not essential

Hit apply now

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, we are commited to creating an an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported.

All applications will be acknowledged, and we aim to respond to every applicant within 7 days, ensuring a swift and respectful recruitment process.

Design Estimating Engineer
Location:  Trowbridge
Contract Type:  Permanent
Salary:  Negotiable (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Design Engineer/ Design Estimator with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.

About This Design Estimator Role:

As Design Estimator you’ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients – from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
• Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team

About You:

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
• Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)
• Previous experience in a Design Estimator or Design Engineer position

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• BUPA dental insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. As Design Estimator you’ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, please get in touch to hear more about this Design Estimator Role we’d love to hear from you!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

I am working alongside a Multi-Regional Contractor who have recently secured a 50m BTR scheme in the centre of Bristol. They are keen to add a talented Technical Coordinator/Design Manager to help support the project with a view to following on and running your own project afterwards.

Key deliverables:

• Overseeing the design process for all regional projects.
• Offering design assistance to the Project Management and Estimation teams.
• Facilitating design team meetings and workshops.
• Ensuring Technical Queries and RFIs are accurately and promptly addressed for the supply chain involved in all relevant projects.
• Ensuring that all planning-related considerations are addressed and a clear plan for obtaining necessary approvals is established before tender submission, highlighting any associated risks or costs.
• Collaborating closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction.

For further information, please contact Seb Williams @ PSR Solutions or apply with an in-depth CV.

Design Estimating Engineer
Location: Swadlincote
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 41.5 per week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.

About the Role:

You’ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients – from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
• Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team

About You:

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
• Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• BUPA dental insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. You’ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

A new client to Sphereare looking to appoint a Design Manager, to commence a new role in Bristol.

Your new company are aleading Chartered Building Consultancy, who specialise in Construction and Project Management.

The role in question will be based on site in Bristol across distressed project, which my client are tasked with completing.The project consists of 152 Apartments, 3 Commercial Units, 4 Roof Terraces, and a basement Car Park of 66 spaces, with a completion dateof August 2026.

My client are looking for a DesignManager, who will reportinto a site based Design Lead and Project Director. They are ideally looking for a candidate that can commence a new role immediately or at short notice. Initially, this will be a 4 month contract, with the possibility of it being extended.

For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience.

Our client is a long-standing family business specializing within the Faade, Cladding & Roofing industry and have an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join their team in the Bristol area.

They are open to an experienced Design Manager or a Senior Designer looking to take the step up into management.

The salary is up to 60,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a Fantastic Benefits Package.

You will be reporting directly to the Head of Design.

Key Responsibilities required for this position include:

• Managing the design of multiple projects at various stages from conception through to completion
• Mentoring a team of Junior Designers to draw, create and model innovative designs with clients
• Attending meetings with clients and contractors when necessary
• Assisting on the design of high-value projects
• Reporting to the board
• Building relationships with suppliers to maintain quality

Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:

• At least 3 years Design experience within the Cladding & Roofing industry
• Experience using AutoCAD & Revit
• Have knowledge of BIM360 and Monday . com
• Competent using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Programmes
• Full UK Driving License
• Right to work in the UK

If you are interested then please apply now alternatively contact Jess Angel on the contact details below